CVE-2024-52449: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in Navneil Naicer Bootscraper
CVE-2024-52449 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in Navneil Naicer's Bootscraper plugin (version 2. 1. 0 and earlier). It allows PHP local file inclusion due to improper limitation of pathnames to restricted directories. This vulnerability could lead to full confidentiality, integrity, and availability compromise if exploited. There is currently no official patch or remediation guidance available from the vendor. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability CVE-2024-52449 affects Navneil Naicer Bootscraper versions up to 2.1.0. It is caused by improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory, enabling path traversal attacks that lead to PHP local file inclusion. This can allow an attacker to include arbitrary files on the server, potentially resulting in full system compromise. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.5, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, with network attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges required, and user interaction required.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to disclosure of sensitive files, modification of application data, and disruption of service. The attacker can execute arbitrary PHP code by including local files, which may result in complete system compromise. The vulnerability affects all Bootscraper versions up to and including 2.1.0.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider disabling or restricting access to the vulnerable Bootscraper plugin to prevent exploitation. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
CVE-2024-52449: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in Navneil Naicer Bootscraper
Description
CVE-2024-52449 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in Navneil Naicer's Bootscraper plugin (version 2. 1. 0 and earlier). It allows PHP local file inclusion due to improper limitation of pathnames to restricted directories. This vulnerability could lead to full confidentiality, integrity, and availability compromise if exploited. There is currently no official patch or remediation guidance available from the vendor. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
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Technical Analysis
The vulnerability CVE-2024-52449 affects Navneil Naicer Bootscraper versions up to 2.1.0. It is caused by improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory, enabling path traversal attacks that lead to PHP local file inclusion. This can allow an attacker to include arbitrary files on the server, potentially resulting in full system compromise. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.5, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, with network attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges required, and user interaction required.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to disclosure of sensitive files, modification of application data, and disruption of service. The attacker can execute arbitrary PHP code by including local files, which may result in complete system compromise. The vulnerability affects all Bootscraper versions up to and including 2.1.0.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider disabling or restricting access to the vulnerable Bootscraper plugin to prevent exploitation. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2024-11-11T06:39:56.907Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69ea9e8187115cfb686fcd60
Added to database: 4/23/2026, 10:34:41 PM
Last enriched: 4/23/2026, 10:39:59 PM
Last updated: 4/24/2026, 6:08:25 AM
Views: 3
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