CVE-2024-38772 MEDIUM

CVE-2024-38772: WordPress JetWidgets for Elementor and WooCommerce plugin <= 1.1.7 - Contributor+ Limited Local File Inclusion vulnerability

Vendor Crocoblock
Product JetWidgets for Elementor and WooCommerce
Weakness CWE-22 · Path traversal
Published August 1, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

6.5/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity None

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

01Description

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in Crocoblock JetWidgets for Elementor and WooCommerce allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects JetWidgets for Elementor and WooCommerce: from n/a through 1.1.7.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

JetWidgets for Elementor and WooCommerce versions up to 1.1.7 contain a path traversal vulnerability that allows authenticated users to read files outside the intended directory. An attacker with low-level site access can view sensitive files on the server by manipulating file paths. This affects confidentiality but not data integrity or availability.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read arbitrary files on the server outside the intended directory.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Sensitive files (config, database credentials, private keys) may 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).

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

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

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