CVE-2024-44017 HIGH

CVE-2024-44017: WordPress MH Board plugin <= 1.3.2.1 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability

Vendor Minhyeong Lim
Product MH Board
Weakness CWE-22 · Path traversal
Published October 2, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

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

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/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 MinHyeong Lim MH Board mh-board allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects MH Board: from n/a through <= 1.3.2.1.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

MH Board versions 1.3.2.1 and earlier contain a path traversal vulnerability that allows an attacker to read or write arbitrary files on the server. The vulnerability requires user interaction—the victim must visit a malicious link or page. An attacker can access sensitive files, modify site content, or potentially execute code by uploading malicious files to unprotected directories.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read, write, or delete arbitrary files on the server by traversing the directory structure.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Attackers can steal configuration files, database credentials, or user data; modify or delete site files; or upload malicious code.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access and user interaction required; victim must click a malicious link or visit an attacker-controlled page.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

October 2, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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