CVE-2024-33568: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in BdThemes Element Pack Pro
CVE-2024-33568 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in BdThemes Element Pack Pro affecting versions prior to 7. 19. 3. This flaw allows an attacker with low privileges and no user interaction to potentially access and manipulate files outside of intended directories, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability CVE-2024-33568 involves improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory (path traversal) in BdThemes Element Pack Pro versions before 7.19.3. This allows an attacker to bypass directory restrictions and access files outside the intended scope. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.5, reflecting network attack vector, high complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, and a scope change with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized disclosure, modification, or deletion of files on the affected system, severely compromising system security and data integrity. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability with high impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should monitor BdThemes communications for updates and consider restricting access to the affected plugin or applying temporary mitigations if available.
CVE-2024-33568: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in BdThemes Element Pack Pro
Description
CVE-2024-33568 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in BdThemes Element Pack Pro affecting versions prior to 7. 19. 3. This flaw allows an attacker with low privileges and no user interaction to potentially access and manipulate files outside of intended directories, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability CVE-2024-33568 involves improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory (path traversal) in BdThemes Element Pack Pro versions before 7.19.3. This allows an attacker to bypass directory restrictions and access files outside the intended scope. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.5, reflecting network attack vector, high complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, and a scope change with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized disclosure, modification, or deletion of files on the affected system, severely compromising system security and data integrity. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability with high impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should monitor BdThemes communications for updates and consider restricting access to the affected plugin or applying temporary mitigations if available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2024-04-24T10:35:13.100Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69ea9e7b87115cfb686fc5a1
Added to database: 4/23/2026, 10:34:35 PM
Last enriched: 4/23/2026, 10:36:44 PM
Last updated: 4/24/2026, 6:09:08 AM
Views: 4
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