CVE-2024-10799: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in imithemes Eventer - WordPress Event & Booking Manager Plugin
The Eventer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 3.9.7 via the eventer_woo_download_tickets() function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Eventer WordPress plugin contains a CWE-22 path traversal vulnerability in the eventer_woo_download_tickets() function. Authenticated attackers with at least Subscriber privileges can exploit this flaw to read arbitrary files on the server by manipulating file path inputs. This vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 3.9.7. No known exploits in the wild have been reported, and no patch or official fix information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated user with Subscriber-level access or higher to read arbitrary files on the server. This can lead to disclosure of sensitive information, potentially compromising confidentiality. There is no indication of impact to integrity or availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict Subscriber-level access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to file downloads via the plugin.
CVE-2024-10799: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in imithemes Eventer - WordPress Event & Booking Manager Plugin
Description
The Eventer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 3.9.7 via the eventer_woo_download_tickets() function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Eventer WordPress plugin contains a CWE-22 path traversal vulnerability in the eventer_woo_download_tickets() function. Authenticated attackers with at least Subscriber privileges can exploit this flaw to read arbitrary files on the server by manipulating file path inputs. This vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 3.9.7. No known exploits in the wild have been reported, and no patch or official fix information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated user with Subscriber-level access or higher to read arbitrary files on the server. This can lead to disclosure of sensitive information, potentially compromising confidentiality. There is no indication of impact to integrity or availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict Subscriber-level access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to file downloads via the plugin.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-11-04T16:15:49.806Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6dfeb7ef31ef0b592685
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:47:42 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 5:51:52 AM
Last updated: 4/11/2026, 11:19:44 PM
Views: 17
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