CVE-2024-49286 CRITICAL

CVE-2024-49286: WordPress SSV Events plugin <= 3.2.7 - Local File Inclusion to RCE vulnerability

Vendor Jeroen Berkvens
Product SSV Events
Weakness CWE-22 · Path traversal
Published October 20, 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 Jeroen Berkvens SSV Events ssv-events allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects SSV Events: from n/a through <= 3.2.7.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

SSV Events versions 3.2.7 and earlier contain a path traversal vulnerability that allows an attacker to read arbitrary files from the server. The vulnerability requires user interaction—the victim must visit a malicious link or page. Successful exploitation can expose sensitive data, modify files, or disrupt service availability.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read, modify, or delete arbitrary files on the server; access sensitive configuration and database files.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Attackers can steal database credentials, configuration secrets, and user data; potentially take over the site.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Victim must click a malicious link or visit an attacker-controlled page; no authentication required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

October 20, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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