Path Traversal Vulnerability Affects BuddyForms from n/a to 2.8.8
CVE-2024-32830

8.6HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Buddyforms
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 May 2024

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2024-32830?

The ThemeKraft BuddyForms plugin contains a vulnerability characterized by improper limitations of a pathname, which can lead to server-side request forgery (SSRF) and relative path traversal. This issue exposes systems running BuddyForms, from implementations pre-dating version 2.8.8, to potential exploitation. Malicious actors can exploit this vulnerability to access unauthorized files on the server or to manipulate server behaviors, resulting in broader security implications for affected users.

Affected Version(s)

BuddyForms <= 2.8.8

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2024-32830-poc
Created by ptrstr

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/buddyforms/...
vdb-entry

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.6
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Yudistira Arya (Patchstack Alliance)
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