CVE-2024-35658: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in ThemeHigh Checkout Field Editor for WooCommerce (Pro)
CVE-2024-35658 is a path traversal vulnerability in ThemeHigh Checkout Field Editor for WooCommerce (Pro) versions up to 3. 6. 2. This flaw allows an attacker to manipulate file paths beyond the intended restricted directories, potentially causing denial of service. The vulnerability has a high severity score of 8. 6 but currently has no known exploits in the wild. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet by the vendor.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-35658 affects the ThemeHigh Checkout Field Editor for WooCommerce (Pro) plugin, allowing improper limitation of pathname to restricted directories (CWE-22). This path traversal issue can be exploited to misuse functionality and manipulate files, impacting versions up to 3.6.2. The CVSS v3.1 score is 8.6, indicating a high severity with network attack vector, no privileges required, no user interaction, and a scope change with availability impact. No patch or official remediation level has been disclosed as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability can lead to denial of service (availability impact) by enabling attackers to manipulate files outside intended directories. There is no reported impact on confidentiality or integrity. No known exploits have been observed in the wild to date.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or temporary mitigation is currently documented, users should monitor ThemeHigh's advisories for updates. Until a patch is available, consider restricting access to the affected plugin or disabling it if feasible to reduce exposure.
CVE-2024-35658: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in ThemeHigh Checkout Field Editor for WooCommerce (Pro)
Description
CVE-2024-35658 is a path traversal vulnerability in ThemeHigh Checkout Field Editor for WooCommerce (Pro) versions up to 3. 6. 2. This flaw allows an attacker to manipulate file paths beyond the intended restricted directories, potentially causing denial of service. The vulnerability has a high severity score of 8. 6 but currently has no known exploits in the wild. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet by the vendor.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-35658 affects the ThemeHigh Checkout Field Editor for WooCommerce (Pro) plugin, allowing improper limitation of pathname to restricted directories (CWE-22). This path traversal issue can be exploited to misuse functionality and manipulate files, impacting versions up to 3.6.2. The CVSS v3.1 score is 8.6, indicating a high severity with network attack vector, no privileges required, no user interaction, and a scope change with availability impact. No patch or official remediation level has been disclosed as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability can lead to denial of service (availability impact) by enabling attackers to manipulate files outside intended directories. There is no reported impact on confidentiality or integrity. No known exploits have been observed in the wild to date.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or temporary mitigation is currently documented, users should monitor ThemeHigh's advisories for updates. Until a patch is available, consider restricting access to the affected plugin or disabling it if feasible to reduce exposure.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2024-05-17T10:08:24.113Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69f16574cbff5d86104ae012
Added to database: 4/29/2026, 1:57:08 AM
Last enriched: 4/29/2026, 3:15:04 AM
Last updated: 4/29/2026, 5:51:02 AM
Views: 2
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