What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in Themelocation Woo Products Widgets For Elementor allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Woo Products Widgets For Elementor: from n/a through 2.0.0.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Woo Products Widgets For Elementor versions up to 2.0.0 contain a path traversal vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to read arbitrary files from the server. An attacker with low-level access can bypass directory restrictions and access sensitive files outside the intended application directory. This affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the site.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read arbitrary files from the server, potentially exposing configuration files, database credentials, and other sensitive data.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Sensitive files like wp-config.php and database backups could be exposed, compromising site security and user data.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-level user account (subscriber or above) on the WordPress site.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
August 19, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated