CVE-2024-43138: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in MagePeople Team Event Manager for WooCommerce
CVE-2024-43138 is a path traversal vulnerability in MagePeople Team's Event Manager for WooCommerce plugin that allows PHP local file inclusion. It affects versions up to 4. 2. 1. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely with low complexity and requires low privileges but no user interaction. It has a CVSS score of 6. 5, indicating medium severity. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CWE-22) in MagePeople Team Event Manager for WooCommerce allows an attacker to perform path traversal, leading to PHP local file inclusion. This occurs due to improper limitation of pathname inputs to restricted directories. The flaw affects versions through 4.2.1 and can be exploited remotely with low attack complexity and low privileges. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.5, reflecting high confidentiality impact but no integrity or availability impact. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to include local files on the server, potentially exposing sensitive information. The confidentiality impact is high, but integrity and availability are not affected. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, users should consider restricting access to the plugin or applying temporary mitigations if any are recommended by the vendor. Monitor official MagePeople Team channels for updates.
CVE-2024-43138: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in MagePeople Team Event Manager for WooCommerce
Description
CVE-2024-43138 is a path traversal vulnerability in MagePeople Team's Event Manager for WooCommerce plugin that allows PHP local file inclusion. It affects versions up to 4. 2. 1. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely with low complexity and requires low privileges but no user interaction. It has a CVSS score of 6. 5, indicating medium severity. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CWE-22) in MagePeople Team Event Manager for WooCommerce allows an attacker to perform path traversal, leading to PHP local file inclusion. This occurs due to improper limitation of pathname inputs to restricted directories. The flaw affects versions through 4.2.1 and can be exploited remotely with low attack complexity and low privileges. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.5, reflecting high confidentiality impact but no integrity or availability impact. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to include local files on the server, potentially exposing sensitive information. The confidentiality impact is high, but integrity and availability are not affected. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, users should consider restricting access to the plugin or applying temporary mitigations if any are recommended by the vendor. Monitor official MagePeople Team channels for updates.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2024-08-07T09:19:13.031Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69f165c2cbff5d86104b3a4a
Added to database: 4/29/2026, 1:58:26 AM
Last enriched: 4/29/2026, 3:43:35 AM
Last updated: 4/29/2026, 5:53:52 AM
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