CVE-2024-43135 HIGH

CVE-2024-43135: WordPress WPCafe plugin <= 2.2.28 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability

Vendor Themewinter
Product WPCafe
Weakness CWE-22 · Path traversal
Published August 13, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

7.5/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity High
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in Themewinter WPCafe allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects WPCafe: from n/a through 2.2.28.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

WPCafe versions up to 2.2.28 contain a path traversal vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to read and write arbitrary files on the server. An attacker with low-level access can bypass directory restrictions and access sensitive files outside the intended application directory. This can lead to exposure of configuration files, database credentials, or modification of critical site files.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read or write arbitrary files on the server outside the intended application directory.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Sensitive files (config, database credentials) may be exposed or modified; site integrity and confidentiality at risk.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-level user account on the site; no user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

August 13, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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