CVE-2024-5153: 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 Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 1.7.15 via the 'dropzone_hash' parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to copy the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information, and to delete arbitrary directories, including the root WordPress directory.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-5153 is a directory traversal vulnerability (CWE-22) in the Startklar Elementor Addons plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to 1.7.15. The vulnerability is exploitable via the 'dropzone_hash' parameter without authentication, enabling attackers to read arbitrary files on the server and delete arbitrary directories, including the WordPress root directory. This results in high confidentiality and availability impact. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 9.1 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H). No patch or vendor advisory is currently available.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to access sensitive files on the server by copying their contents, potentially exposing confidential information. Additionally, the attacker can delete directories, including the root WordPress directory, causing denial of service by disrupting the website's availability. The vulnerability poses a critical risk to both confidentiality and availability of the affected system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to the affected plugin and consider disabling or removing it to prevent exploitation. Monitor for updates from the vendor or trusted security sources regarding patches or mitigations.
CVE-2024-5153: 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 Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 1.7.15 via the 'dropzone_hash' parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to copy the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information, and to delete arbitrary directories, including the root WordPress directory.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-5153 is a directory traversal vulnerability (CWE-22) in the Startklar Elementor Addons plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to 1.7.15. The vulnerability is exploitable via the 'dropzone_hash' parameter without authentication, enabling attackers to read arbitrary files on the server and delete arbitrary directories, including the WordPress root directory. This results in high confidentiality and availability impact. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 9.1 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H). No patch or vendor advisory is currently available.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to access sensitive files on the server by copying their contents, potentially exposing confidential information. Additionally, the attacker can delete directories, including the root WordPress directory, causing denial of service by disrupting the website's availability. The vulnerability poses a critical risk to both confidentiality and availability of the affected system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to the affected plugin and consider disabling or removing it to prevent exploitation. Monitor for updates from the vendor or trusted security sources regarding patches or mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-05-20T20:09:22.236Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6bdeb7ef31ef0b55ba0f
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:38:38 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 7:53:21 AM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 7:58:50 AM
Views: 10
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