What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in Vmax Studio Vmax Project Manager vmax-project-manager allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Vmax Project Manager: from n/a through <= 1.0.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Vmax Project Manager versions 1.0 and earlier contain a path traversal vulnerability that allows an attacker to read or modify arbitrary files on the server. The vulnerability requires user interaction—the victim must visit a malicious link or page. Successful exploitation can compromise confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the entire site.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read or modify arbitrary files on the server, potentially exposing sensitive data or injecting malicious code.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
An attacker can access configuration files, database credentials, or inject code into your site without needing a user account.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
No authentication required. Victim must click a malicious link or visit an attacker-controlled page.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
October 5, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated