CVE-2024-56214 HIGH

CVE-2024-56214: WordPress UserPro plugin <= 5.1.9 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability

Vendor Deluxethemes
Product Userpro
Weakness CWE-35
Published December 31, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

8.3/10
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:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Path Traversal: '.../...//' vulnerability in DeluxeThemes Userpro userpro allows Path Traversal.This issue affects Userpro: from n/a through <= 5.1.9.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Userpro versions up to 5.1.9 contain a vulnerability allowing attackers to execute arbitrary actions on the site. The attack requires user interaction—typically a victim clicking a malicious link—and can affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the site. No authentication is required from the attacker's side.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Execute arbitrary actions on the site, potentially compromising user data and site functionality.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Site data and functionality could be compromised if users are tricked into clicking malicious links.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

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

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

December 31, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated