What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in Arture B.V. StoreContrl Woocommerce storecontrl-wp-connection allows Path Traversal.This issue affects StoreContrl Woocommerce: from n/a through <= 4.1.3.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
StoreContrl Woocommerce versions 4.1.3 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 protected data without needing to log in or interact with a user. This vulnerability requires only network access and can expose confidential information stored on the affected server.
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 (config, credentials, backups) may be exposed to unauthenticated attackers.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
April 17, 2025
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated