CVE-2024-8352: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in dejanmarkovic Social Web Suite – Social Media Auto Post, Social Media Auto Publish
The Social Web Suite – Social Media Auto Post, Social Media Auto Publish plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 4.1.11 via the download_log function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Social Web Suite – Social Media Auto Post, Social Media Auto Publish WordPress plugin versions up to 4.1.11 contain a CWE-22 path traversal vulnerability in the download_log function. This flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to read arbitrary files on the server by manipulating file path inputs, bypassing intended directory restrictions. The vulnerability is publicly documented with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, indicating high severity due to network attack vector, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high confidentiality impact. No patch or official fix has been referenced in the available data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation enables unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files on the affected server, which may include sensitive information such as configuration files, credentials, or other private data. This confidentiality breach does not affect integrity or availability directly. The high CVSS score reflects the ease of exploitation and potential data exposure risk.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the plugin's download_log functionality if possible, and monitor for updates from the vendor. Avoid exposing the affected plugin on publicly accessible servers without additional protective controls.
CVE-2024-8352: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in dejanmarkovic Social Web Suite – Social Media Auto Post, Social Media Auto Publish
Description
The Social Web Suite – Social Media Auto Post, Social Media Auto Publish plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 4.1.11 via the download_log function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Social Web Suite – Social Media Auto Post, Social Media Auto Publish WordPress plugin versions up to 4.1.11 contain a CWE-22 path traversal vulnerability in the download_log function. This flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to read arbitrary files on the server by manipulating file path inputs, bypassing intended directory restrictions. The vulnerability is publicly documented with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, indicating high severity due to network attack vector, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high confidentiality impact. No patch or official fix has been referenced in the available data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation enables unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files on the affected server, which may include sensitive information such as configuration files, credentials, or other private data. This confidentiality breach does not affect integrity or availability directly. The high CVSS score reflects the ease of exploitation and potential data exposure risk.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the plugin's download_log functionality if possible, and monitor for updates from the vendor. Avoid exposing the affected plugin on publicly accessible servers without additional protective controls.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-08-30T14:53:40.849Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6c26b7ef31ef0b56086f
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:39:50 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 3:11:03 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 3:43:00 AM
Views: 9
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