CVE-2024-52449 HIGH

CVE-2024-52449: WordPress WordPress Bootscraper plugin <= 2.1.0 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability

Vendor Navneil Naicer
Product Bootscraper
Weakness CWE-22 · Path traversal
Published November 20, 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 Navneil Naicer Bootscraper allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Bootscraper: from n/a through 2.1.0.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Bootscraper versions up to 2.1.0 contain a path traversal vulnerability that allows an attacker to read or write arbitrary files on the server. The vulnerability requires the victim to visit a malicious link or interact with a crafted request. An attacker can access sensitive files outside the intended directory, potentially exposing configuration files, credentials, or other sensitive data.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

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

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Sensitive files (config, credentials, database backups) could be exposed or modified without authorization.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

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

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

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

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