CVE-2024-38768 MEDIUM

CVE-2024-38768: WordPress The Pack Elementor addons plugin <= 2.0.8.6 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability

Vendor Webangon
Product The Pack Elementor addons
Weakness CWE-22 · Path traversal
Published August 1, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

4.3/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality Low
Integrity None

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in Webangon The Pack Elementor addons allows PHP Local File Inclusion, Path Traversal.This issue affects The Pack Elementor addons: from n/a through 2.0.8.6.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The Pack Elementor addons through version 2.0.8.6 contains a path traversal vulnerability that allows authenticated users to read files outside the intended directory. An attacker with low-level site access can craft requests to access sensitive files on the server. This affects confidentiality but not integrity or availability.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read files outside the intended directory on the server.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Sensitive files (config, database backups, private keys) may be exposed to low-privilege users.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege account on the site (e.g., subscriber or contributor role).

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

August 1, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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