CVE-2024-4346: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in wshberlin Startklar Elementor Addons
The Startklar Elementor Addons plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion in all versions up to, and including, 1.7.13. This is due to the plugin not properly validating the path of an uploaded file prior to deleting it. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files, including the wp-config.php file, which can make site takeover and remote code execution possible.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-4346 is a critical vulnerability in the Startklar Elementor Addons WordPress plugin (versions up to 1.7.13) caused by improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory (CWE-22). The plugin fails to validate the path of files before deleting them, allowing unauthenticated attackers to perform arbitrary file deletion. This can include sensitive files like wp-config.php, which may result in site compromise and remote code execution. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1, indicating high severity with network attack vector, no privileges or user interaction required, and high impact on integrity and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files on the affected WordPress site, including critical configuration files such as wp-config.php. This can lead to site downtime, loss of data integrity, and potentially enable further attacks such as site takeover or remote code execution.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix is currently available as per the provided data. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is released, it is recommended to restrict access to the plugin's file deletion functionality if possible, and monitor for suspicious activity. Consider disabling or removing the plugin if it is not essential.
CVE-2024-4346: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in wshberlin Startklar Elementor Addons
Description
The Startklar Elementor Addons plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion in all versions up to, and including, 1.7.13. This is due to the plugin not properly validating the path of an uploaded file prior to deleting it. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files, including the wp-config.php file, which can make site takeover and remote code execution possible.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-4346 is a critical vulnerability in the Startklar Elementor Addons WordPress plugin (versions up to 1.7.13) caused by improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory (CWE-22). The plugin fails to validate the path of files before deleting them, allowing unauthenticated attackers to perform arbitrary file deletion. This can include sensitive files like wp-config.php, which may result in site compromise and remote code execution. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1, indicating high severity with network attack vector, no privileges or user interaction required, and high impact on integrity and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files on the affected WordPress site, including critical configuration files such as wp-config.php. This can lead to site downtime, loss of data integrity, and potentially enable further attacks such as site takeover or remote code execution.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix is currently available as per the provided data. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is released, it is recommended to restrict access to the plugin's file deletion functionality if possible, and monitor for suspicious activity. Consider disabling or removing the plugin if it is not essential.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-04-30T13:22:59.314Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6b88b7ef31ef0b556503
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:37:12 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 2:31:31 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 2:03:10 AM
Views: 11
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