CVE-2024-10804: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in FWDesign Ultimate Video Player WordPress & WooCommerce Plugin
The Ultimate Video Player WordPress & WooCommerce Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 10.0 via the content/downloader.php file. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Ultimate Video Player WordPress & WooCommerce Plugin contains a CWE-22 directory traversal vulnerability in the content/downloader.php file in all versions up to 10.0. This flaw permits unauthenticated remote attackers to read arbitrary files on the hosting server by manipulating pathname inputs, bypassing intended directory restrictions. The vulnerability is publicly known and assigned CVE-2024-10804 with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, indicating high impact on confidentiality without affecting integrity or availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files on the server, which may include sensitive information such as configuration files, credentials, or other private data. This compromises confidentiality but does not impact integrity or availability according to the CVSS vector.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a patch is available, users should consider disabling or restricting access to the vulnerable plugin component or applying other protective controls to prevent exploitation.
CVE-2024-10804: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in FWDesign Ultimate Video Player WordPress & WooCommerce Plugin
Description
The Ultimate Video Player WordPress & WooCommerce Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 10.0 via the content/downloader.php file. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.
AI-Powered Analysis
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Technical Analysis
The Ultimate Video Player WordPress & WooCommerce Plugin contains a CWE-22 directory traversal vulnerability in the content/downloader.php file in all versions up to 10.0. This flaw permits unauthenticated remote attackers to read arbitrary files on the hosting server by manipulating pathname inputs, bypassing intended directory restrictions. The vulnerability is publicly known and assigned CVE-2024-10804 with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, indicating high impact on confidentiality without affecting integrity or availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files on the server, which may include sensitive information such as configuration files, credentials, or other private data. This compromises confidentiality but does not impact integrity or availability according to the CVSS vector.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a patch is available, users should consider disabling or restricting access to the vulnerable plugin component or applying other protective controls to prevent exploitation.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-11-04T17:07:08.538Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6dfeb7ef31ef0b5926ad
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:47:42 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 12:05:32 PM
Last updated: 4/11/2026, 9:20:50 PM
Views: 19
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