What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in WPZOOM Beaver Builder Addons by WPZOOM allows Path Traversal.This issue affects Beaver Builder Addons by WPZOOM: from n/a through 1.3.5.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Beaver Builder Addons by WPZOOM versions up to 1.3.5 contain a path traversal vulnerability that allows authenticated administrators to read files outside the intended directory. An attacker with admin privileges can access sensitive files on the server by manipulating file paths. This vulnerability requires high-level access and does not affect file integrity or availability.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read arbitrary files on the server outside the plugin's intended directory.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
An admin account compromise could expose sensitive configuration files, database credentials, or other private data stored on the server.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have administrator-level access to the WordPress site.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
July 9, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated