CVE-2024-54382 MEDIUM

CVE-2024-54382: WordPress Bold Page Builder plugin <= 5.1.5 - Path Traversal vulnerability

Vendor Boldthemes
Product Bold Page Builder
Weakness CWE-22 · Path traversal
Published December 16, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

4.9/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required High
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity None

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in boldthemes Bold Page Builder bold-page-builder allows Path Traversal.This issue affects Bold Page Builder: from n/a through <= 5.1.5.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Bold Page Builder versions up to 5.1.5 contain a path traversal vulnerability that allows high-privilege users to read files outside the intended directory. An attacker with administrative access can craft requests to access sensitive files on the server. The vulnerability requires admin-level credentials and does not allow file modification or system disruption.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read arbitrary files on the server outside the intended directory.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Admins with malicious intent or compromised admin accounts can access sensitive configuration files and other protected data.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have administrator-level access to the site.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

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

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