What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in Marco Milesi WP Cloud cloud allows Absolute Path Traversal.This issue affects WP Cloud: from n/a through <= 1.4.3.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
WP Cloud versions 1.4.3 and earlier contain a path traversal vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files from the server. An attacker can access sensitive files such as configuration files, database credentials, or other private data by manipulating file paths. No user interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read arbitrary files from the server, including configuration and credential files.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Sensitive files and credentials stored on the server may be exposed to unauthorized access.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
February 3, 2025
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated