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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
What the vulnerability does
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in Livemesh Livemesh Addons for Elementor.This issue affects Livemesh Addons for Elementor: from n/a through 8.4.0.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Livemesh Addons for Elementor versions up to 8.4.0 contain 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 could expose configuration files, database credentials, or other confidential data stored on the server.
What an attacker can do
Read arbitrary files from the server, including configuration and credential files.
Potential impact on your site
Sensitive server files and credentials may be exposed to authenticated users with minimal permissions.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege user account on the site (subscriber or contributor level).
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