CVE-2024-54380 HIGH

CVE-2024-54380: WordPress WP Cookies Enabler plugin <= 1.0.1 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability

Vendor Filippo Bodei
Product WP Cookies Enabler
Weakness CWE-22 · Path traversal
Published December 16, 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 Filippo Bodei WP Cookies Enabler wp-cookies-enabler allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects WP Cookies Enabler: from n/a through <= 1.0.1.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

WP Cookies Enabler versions 1.0.1 and earlier 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 page. An attacker can access sensitive files like configuration files containing database credentials, or upload malicious files to take control of the site.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read or write arbitrary files on the server, including sensitive configuration and code files.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Attackers can steal database credentials, read private data, or upload malicious code to compromise your 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

December 16, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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