What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in Chris Gardenberg EduAdmin Booking eduadmin-booking allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects EduAdmin Booking: from n/a through <= 5.2.0.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
EduAdmin Booking versions up to 5.2.0 contain a path traversal vulnerability that allows authenticated users to read, write, or delete files on the server outside the intended directory. An attacker with low-level access can exploit this to access sensitive configuration files, modify application data, or disrupt service availability. The vulnerability requires network access and some attack complexity but poses significant risk to site integrity and confidentiality.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read, write, or delete files anywhere on the server outside the intended application directory.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Attackers with basic user accounts can access sensitive files, modify data, or crash the application.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege user account; no user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
December 16, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated