CVE-2024-43129: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in WPDeveloper BetterDocs
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in WPDeveloper BetterDocs allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects BetterDocs: from n/a through 3.5.8.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CWE-22) in WPDeveloper BetterDocs allows improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory, leading to PHP Local File Inclusion. It affects BetterDocs versions through 3.5.8. An attacker with low privileges can exploit this issue remotely (network vector) without user interaction to read sensitive files on the server. The vulnerability does not impact integrity or availability but has high confidentiality impact. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to disclosure of sensitive files on the affected server, potentially exposing configuration files or other critical data. The vulnerability does not allow modification or denial of service. The attack requires low privileges and no user interaction, increasing the risk of unauthorized information disclosure.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a patch is available, restrict access to the affected plugin and consider disabling it if not essential. Monitor for updates from WPDeveloper regarding an official fix.
CVE-2024-43129: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in WPDeveloper BetterDocs
Description
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in WPDeveloper BetterDocs allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects BetterDocs: from n/a through 3.5.8.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CWE-22) in WPDeveloper BetterDocs allows improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory, leading to PHP Local File Inclusion. It affects BetterDocs versions through 3.5.8. An attacker with low privileges can exploit this issue remotely (network vector) without user interaction to read sensitive files on the server. The vulnerability does not impact integrity or availability but has high confidentiality impact. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to disclosure of sensitive files on the affected server, potentially exposing configuration files or other critical data. The vulnerability does not allow modification or denial of service. The attack requires low privileges and no user interaction, increasing the risk of unauthorized information disclosure.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a patch is available, restrict access to the affected plugin and consider disabling it if not essential. Monitor for updates from WPDeveloper regarding an official fix.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2024-08-07T09:19:02.857Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69f165c1cbff5d86104b39bd
Added to database: 4/29/2026, 1:58:25 AM
Last enriched: 4/29/2026, 4:08:16 AM
Last updated: 6/13/2026, 10:34:59 AM
Views: 32
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