CVE-2024-39621 HIGH

CVE-2024-39621: WordPress ListingPro plugin <= 2.9.4 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability

Vendor Cridiostudio
Product ListingPro
Weakness CWE-22 · Path traversal
Published August 1, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

8.0/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity High
Privileges required High
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in CridioStudio ListingPro listingpro-plugin allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects ListingPro: from n/a through <= 2.9.4.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

ListingPro versions up to 2.9.4 contain a path traversal vulnerability that allows high-privileged users to read or write arbitrary files on the server. An attacker with admin or elevated access can bypass file system restrictions and access sensitive data outside the intended directory structure. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the site.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read or write arbitrary files on the server filesystem.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

A compromised admin account could expose sensitive files, modify core files, or disable the site entirely.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have high-level privileges (admin or equivalent role) on the site.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

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

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