CVE-2024-44034 HIGH

CVE-2024-44034: WordPress WPSPX plugin <= 1.0.2 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability

Vendor Martin Greenwood
Product WPSPX
Weakness CWE-22 · Path traversal
Published October 5, 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 Martin Greenwood WPSPX wpspx allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects WPSPX: from n/a through <= 1.0.2.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

WPSPX versions 1.0.2 and earlier contain a path traversal vulnerability that allows an attacker to read or write arbitrary files on the server. The vulnerability requires the attacker to trick a user into visiting a malicious link. An attacker can access sensitive files, modify site content, or potentially execute code depending on file permissions.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read or write arbitrary files on the server by crafting a malicious URL.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Attackers could steal configuration files, modify site files, or compromise the entire installation if they trick users into clicking links.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

User must click a malicious link or visit an attacker-controlled page (user interaction required).

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

October 5, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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