8.6
CWE
22
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2024-32830: WordPress buddyforms plugin <= 2.8.8- Arbitrary File Read and SSRF vulnerability

First published: Fri May 17 2024(Updated: )

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in ThemeKraft BuddyForms allows Server Side Request Forgery, Relative Path Traversal.This issue affects BuddyForms: from n/a through 2.8.8.

Credit: audit@patchstack.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
BuddyForms<=2.8.8
BuddyForms<=2.8.8

Remedy

Update to 2.8.9 or a higher version.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-32830?

    CVE-2024-32830 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for server-side request forgery and path traversal exploitation.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-32830?

    To mitigate CVE-2024-32830, update the BuddyForms plugin to the latest version that addresses the vulnerability.

  • What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2024-32830?

    CVE-2024-32830 allows for server-side request forgery and relative path traversal, which could enable unauthorized access to sensitive files or services.

  • Which versions of BuddyForms are affected by CVE-2024-32830?

    CVE-2024-32830 affects BuddyForms versions from n/a up to and including 2.8.8.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2024-32830?

    Users of the ThemeKraft BuddyForms plugin, specifically those using versions up to 2.8.8, are affected by CVE-2024-32830.

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