CVE-2024-11585: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in nsp-code WP Hide & Security Enhancer
The WP Hide & Security Enhancer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file contents deletion due to a missing authorization and insufficient file path validation in the file-process.php in all versions up to, and including, 2.5.1. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can break the site or lead to data loss.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-11585 is a path traversal vulnerability (CWE-22) in the WP Hide & Security Enhancer plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to 2.5.1. The issue arises from inadequate authorization and improper validation of file paths in file-process.php, enabling unauthenticated attackers to delete contents of arbitrary files on the server. This vulnerability can disrupt website functionality or cause data loss. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.5 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N), indicating high impact on integrity without affecting confidentiality or availability. There are no known exploits in the wild and no patch or remediation details provided by the vendor at this time.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can delete arbitrary file contents on the server hosting the vulnerable WordPress plugin, potentially breaking the website or causing data loss. The vulnerability affects data integrity but does not impact confidentiality or availability according to the CVSS vector. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, consider restricting access to the vulnerable file-process.php script or disabling the plugin if feasible. Monitor vendor communications for updates on patches or mitigations.
CVE-2024-11585: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in nsp-code WP Hide & Security Enhancer
Description
The WP Hide & Security Enhancer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file contents deletion due to a missing authorization and insufficient file path validation in the file-process.php in all versions up to, and including, 2.5.1. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can break the site or lead to data loss.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-11585 is a path traversal vulnerability (CWE-22) in the WP Hide & Security Enhancer plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to 2.5.1. The issue arises from inadequate authorization and improper validation of file paths in file-process.php, enabling unauthenticated attackers to delete contents of arbitrary files on the server. This vulnerability can disrupt website functionality or cause data loss. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.5 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N), indicating high impact on integrity without affecting confidentiality or availability. There are no known exploits in the wild and no patch or remediation details provided by the vendor at this time.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can delete arbitrary file contents on the server hosting the vulnerable WordPress plugin, potentially breaking the website or causing data loss. The vulnerability affects data integrity but does not impact confidentiality or availability according to the CVSS vector. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, consider restricting access to the vulnerable file-process.php script or disabling the plugin if feasible. Monitor vendor communications for updates on patches or mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-11-20T23:17:39.897Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6e18b7ef31ef0b595135
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:48:08 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 12:22:43 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 3:55:29 PM
Views: 14
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