CVE-2024-11952: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in webcodingplace Classic Addons – WPBakery Page Builder
The Classic Addons – WPBakery Page Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Limited Local PHP File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 3.0 via the 'style' parameter. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, and permissions granted by an Administrator, to include and execute arbitrary files on the server, allowing the execution of any PHP code in those files. This can be used to bypass access controls, obtain sensitive data, or achieve code execution in cases where images and other “safe” file types can be uploaded and included. The vulnerability is limited to PHP files in a Windows environment.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Classic Addons – WPBakery Page Builder plugin for WordPress contains a CWE-22 path traversal vulnerability via the 'style' parameter. This flaw allows authenticated users with Contributor-level permissions or higher, granted by an Administrator, to perform limited local PHP file inclusion on Windows servers. Exploitation can result in arbitrary PHP code execution, potentially bypassing access controls and exposing sensitive information. The vulnerability affects all plugin versions up to 3.0. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.5 (AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H), reflecting network attack vector, high complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official remediation guidance is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated user with Contributor-level access or higher to include and execute arbitrary PHP files on a Windows server running the vulnerable plugin. This can lead to full code execution, bypassing of access controls, and disclosure of sensitive data. The impact affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The vulnerability does not affect non-Windows environments according to the description.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict Contributor-level and higher permissions carefully and avoid granting unnecessary permissions. Monitor for updates from the plugin vendor or WordPress security advisories for a patch or official mitigation instructions.
CVE-2024-11952: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in webcodingplace Classic Addons – WPBakery Page Builder
Description
The Classic Addons – WPBakery Page Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Limited Local PHP File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 3.0 via the 'style' parameter. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, and permissions granted by an Administrator, to include and execute arbitrary files on the server, allowing the execution of any PHP code in those files. This can be used to bypass access controls, obtain sensitive data, or achieve code execution in cases where images and other “safe” file types can be uploaded and included. The vulnerability is limited to PHP files in a Windows environment.
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Technical Analysis
The Classic Addons – WPBakery Page Builder plugin for WordPress contains a CWE-22 path traversal vulnerability via the 'style' parameter. This flaw allows authenticated users with Contributor-level permissions or higher, granted by an Administrator, to perform limited local PHP file inclusion on Windows servers. Exploitation can result in arbitrary PHP code execution, potentially bypassing access controls and exposing sensitive information. The vulnerability affects all plugin versions up to 3.0. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.5 (AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H), reflecting network attack vector, high complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official remediation guidance is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated user with Contributor-level access or higher to include and execute arbitrary PHP files on a Windows server running the vulnerable plugin. This can lead to full code execution, bypassing of access controls, and disclosure of sensitive data. The impact affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The vulnerability does not affect non-Windows environments according to the description.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict Contributor-level and higher permissions carefully and avoid granting unnecessary permissions. Monitor for updates from the plugin vendor or WordPress security advisories for a patch or official mitigation instructions.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-11-28T00:01:18.610Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6e29b7ef31ef0b596ff2
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:48:25 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 12:33:02 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 3:54:21 PM
Views: 18
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