CVE-2024-44014 CRITICAL

CVE-2024-44014: WordPress Vmax Project Manager plugin <= 1.0 - Local File Inclusion to RCE vulnerability

Vendor Vmax Studio
Product Vmax Project Manager
Weakness CWE-22 · Path traversal
Published October 5, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

9.6/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction Required
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/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 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

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