CVE-2024-56286 HIGH

CVE-2024-56286: WordPress Classic Addons – WPBakery Page Builder plugin <= 3.0 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability

Vendor Webcodingplace
Product Classic Addons – WPBakery Page Builder
Weakness CWE-22 · Path traversal
Published January 7, 2025
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

7.5/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity High
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/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 webcodingplace Classic Addons – WPBakery Page Builder classic-addons-wpbakery-page-builder-addons allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Classic Addons – WPBakery Page Builder: from n/a through <= 3.0.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Classic Addons for WPBakery Page Builder versions 3.0 and earlier contain a path traversal vulnerability. An authenticated attacker with low privileges can read, write, or delete files on the server outside the intended directory. The vulnerability requires specific attack conditions but can result in full compromise of site data and functionality.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read, write, or delete files anywhere on the server outside the plugin's intended directory.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

An attacker with basic site access can steal sensitive files, inject malicious code, or destroy site data.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress account (e.g., subscriber or contributor role).

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

January 7, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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