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CVE-2024-38768: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in Webangon The Pack Elementor addons

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Medium
VulnerabilityCVE-2024-38768cvecve-2024-38768cwe-22
Published: Thu Aug 01 2024 (08/01/2024, 20:58:29 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Webangon
Product: The Pack Elementor addons

Description

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in Webangon The Pack Elementor addons allows PHP Local File Inclusion, Path Traversal.This issue affects The Pack Elementor addons: from n/a through 2.0.8.6.

CVSS v3.1

Score 4.3medium

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
None
Availability
None
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Affected software

Affected versions
<=2.0.8.6

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 04/29/2026, 04:23:18 UTC

Technical Analysis

The Pack Elementor addons by Webangon contain a path traversal vulnerability (CWE-22) that allows improper limitation of pathnames to restricted directories. This flaw enables PHP local file inclusion, potentially allowing an attacker with low privileges to access files outside the intended scope. The vulnerability affects versions up to 2.0.8.6. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 4.3, indicating medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, requiring low privileges, no user interaction, and limited confidentiality impact. No official patch or remediation level has been published yet.

Potential Impact

An attacker with low privileges can exploit this vulnerability to perform local file inclusion via path traversal, potentially accessing sensitive files on the server. The impact is limited to confidentiality with no integrity or availability impact reported. No known exploits in the wild have been documented.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to the affected plugin and monitor for updates from Webangon. Avoid exposing the plugin to untrusted users with low privileges. No official fix or temporary workaround has been published.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Patchstack
Date Reserved
2024-06-19T12:34:40.590Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null

Threat ID: 69f165b4cbff5d86104b1c72

Added to database: 4/29/2026, 1:58:12 AM

Last enriched: 4/29/2026, 4:23:18 AM

Last updated: 6/13/2026, 10:34:09 AM

Views: 29

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