CVE-2024-35677: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in StylemixThemes MegaMenu
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in StylemixThemes MegaMenu allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects MegaMenu: from n/a through 2.3.12.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2024-35677) in StylemixThemes MegaMenu arises from improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory (CWE-22), enabling PHP Local File Inclusion. It affects MegaMenu versions through 2.3.12. The CVSS 3.1 score of 9.0 reflects network attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and complete impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official remediation level has been published yet, and the product is not a cloud service.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to include local files via PHP, potentially leading to full system compromise, data disclosure, and service disruption. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a critical level. However, no known exploits have been reported in the wild so far.
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 MegaMenu plugin. Monitor official StylemixThemes communications for updates on fixes or mitigations.
CVE-2024-35677: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in StylemixThemes MegaMenu
Description
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in StylemixThemes MegaMenu allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects MegaMenu: from n/a through 2.3.12.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.0critical
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2024-35677) in StylemixThemes MegaMenu arises from improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory (CWE-22), enabling PHP Local File Inclusion. It affects MegaMenu versions through 2.3.12. The CVSS 3.1 score of 9.0 reflects network attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and complete impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official remediation level has been published yet, and the product is not a cloud service.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to include local files via PHP, potentially leading to full system compromise, data disclosure, and service disruption. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a critical level. However, no known exploits have been reported in the wild so far.
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 MegaMenu plugin. Monitor official StylemixThemes communications for updates on fixes or mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2024-05-17T10:08:34.667Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69f16576cbff5d86104ae0b6
Added to database: 4/29/2026, 1:57:10 AM
Last enriched: 4/29/2026, 5:51:35 AM
Last updated: 6/13/2026, 10:34:38 AM
Views: 36
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