What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in SinaExtra Sina Extension for Elementor allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Sina Extension for Elementor: from n/a through 3.5.1.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
The Sina Extension for Elementor contains a path traversal vulnerability that allows authenticated users to read arbitrary files from the server. An attacker with low-level site access can bypass directory restrictions and access sensitive files outside the intended scope. This affects versions up to 3.5.1. Update to a version newer than 3.5.1 to resolve the issue.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read arbitrary files from the server, including configuration files and other sensitive data.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Sensitive files like database credentials or configuration details could be exposed to low-privilege users.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege user account on the site (e.g., subscriber or contributor role).
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
June 4, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated