CVE-2024-6555: CWE-200 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor in timersys WP Popups – WordPress Popup builder
The WP Popups – WordPress Popup builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Full Path Disclosure in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.0.1. This is due the plugin utilizing mobiledetect without preventing direct access to the files. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to retrieve the full path of the web application, which can be used to aid other attacks. The information displayed is not useful on its own, and requires another vulnerability to be present for damage to an affected website.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-6555 is a CWE-200 vulnerability in the WP Popups – WordPress Popup builder plugin for WordPress. The issue arises from improper access controls on files related to the mobiledetect library, allowing unauthenticated attackers to obtain the full path of the web server's file system. This information disclosure is limited to revealing the full path and does not directly compromise confidentiality, integrity, or availability. However, knowledge of the full path can assist attackers in crafting further attacks if other vulnerabilities exist on the affected system. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 2.2.0.1.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability exposes the full file system path of the web application to unauthenticated attackers. This exposure is classified as a low confidentiality impact since the information disclosed is limited and not sensitive on its own. There is no direct impact on integrity or availability. No known exploits are reported in the wild. The disclosed path information could potentially aid attackers in exploiting other vulnerabilities if present.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix is currently documented for this vulnerability. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, users should monitor vendor communications for updates. Since the vulnerability requires another flaw to be exploitable for significant damage, immediate urgent action is not indicated. Restricting direct access to plugin files or disabling the plugin until a fix is released could be considered as temporary measures.
CVE-2024-6555: CWE-200 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor in timersys WP Popups – WordPress Popup builder
Description
The WP Popups – WordPress Popup builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Full Path Disclosure in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.0.1. This is due the plugin utilizing mobiledetect without preventing direct access to the files. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to retrieve the full path of the web application, which can be used to aid other attacks. The information displayed is not useful on its own, and requires another vulnerability to be present for damage to an affected website.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-6555 is a CWE-200 vulnerability in the WP Popups – WordPress Popup builder plugin for WordPress. The issue arises from improper access controls on files related to the mobiledetect library, allowing unauthenticated attackers to obtain the full path of the web server's file system. This information disclosure is limited to revealing the full path and does not directly compromise confidentiality, integrity, or availability. However, knowledge of the full path can assist attackers in crafting further attacks if other vulnerabilities exist on the affected system. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 2.2.0.1.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability exposes the full file system path of the web application to unauthenticated attackers. This exposure is classified as a low confidentiality impact since the information disclosed is limited and not sensitive on its own. There is no direct impact on integrity or availability. No known exploits are reported in the wild. The disclosed path information could potentially aid attackers in exploiting other vulnerabilities if present.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix is currently documented for this vulnerability. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, users should monitor vendor communications for updates. Since the vulnerability requires another flaw to be exploitable for significant damage, immediate urgent action is not indicated. Restricting direct access to plugin files or disabling the plugin until a fix is released could be considered as temporary measures.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-07-08T14:26:17.892Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6c06b7ef31ef0b55f1bf
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:39:18 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 2:57:09 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 7:57:50 AM
Views: 7
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