CVE-2024-6312: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in funnelforms Interactive Contact Form and Multi Step Form Builder with Drag & Drop Editor – Funnelforms Free
The Funnelforms Free plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion in all versions up to, and including, 3.7.3.2 via the 'af2DeleteFontFile' function. This is due to the plugin not properly validating a file or its path prior to deleting it. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level access and above, to delete arbitrary files, including the wp-config.php file, which can make site takeover and remote code execution possible.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Funnelforms Free plugin for WordPress contains a CWE-22 path traversal vulnerability in the 'af2DeleteFontFile' function that fails to properly validate file paths before deletion. This flaw enables authenticated administrators to delete arbitrary files on the server, including sensitive configuration files like wp-config.php. Exploitation could facilitate site compromise and remote code execution. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 3.7.3.2. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.5 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H). No patch or official fix has been disclosed as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
An attacker with administrator-level access can delete arbitrary files on the affected WordPress site, including critical files such as wp-config.php. This can disrupt site functionality and potentially enable site takeover and remote code execution. The vulnerability does not allow unauthenticated access but leverages elevated privileges to cause significant integrity and availability impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict administrator access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity. Avoid using vulnerable versions of the plugin if possible. No vendor-provided temporary fixes or mitigations have been documented.
CVE-2024-6312: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in funnelforms Interactive Contact Form and Multi Step Form Builder with Drag & Drop Editor – Funnelforms Free
Description
The Funnelforms Free plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion in all versions up to, and including, 3.7.3.2 via the 'af2DeleteFontFile' function. This is due to the plugin not properly validating a file or its path prior to deleting it. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level access and above, to delete arbitrary files, including the wp-config.php file, which can make site takeover and remote code execution possible.
AI-Powered Analysis
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Technical Analysis
The Funnelforms Free plugin for WordPress contains a CWE-22 path traversal vulnerability in the 'af2DeleteFontFile' function that fails to properly validate file paths before deletion. This flaw enables authenticated administrators to delete arbitrary files on the server, including sensitive configuration files like wp-config.php. Exploitation could facilitate site compromise and remote code execution. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 3.7.3.2. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.5 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H). No patch or official fix has been disclosed as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
An attacker with administrator-level access can delete arbitrary files on the affected WordPress site, including critical files such as wp-config.php. This can disrupt site functionality and potentially enable site takeover and remote code execution. The vulnerability does not allow unauthenticated access but leverages elevated privileges to cause significant integrity and availability impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict administrator access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity. Avoid using vulnerable versions of the plugin if possible. No vendor-provided temporary fixes or mitigations have been documented.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-06-25T12:47:35.182Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6c00b7ef31ef0b55ed68
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:39:12 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 2:54:54 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 9:19:24 AM
Views: 7
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