Simple WP Events: Filesystem traversal
Simple WP Events is affected by filesystem traversal. Exposure depends on how the affected operation is made reachable by the site. A crafted path can escape the intended directory and reach files or directories elsewhere on the server.
- Component
- Simple WP Events
- Plugin slug
simple-wp-events- Affected
- See vendor advisory
- Safe version
- See mitigation notes
- Published
- Apr 11, 2025
This CVE was published Apr 11, 2025 and is one of 4 known issues for this plugin.
Update, patch or deactivate.
Update Simple WP Events to a release outside the affected range, or disable and remove it until a fixed version is available.
No confirmed safe version is listed. Consider a vendor-supported patch or temporarily restricting the affected functionality while you assess the risk.
Deactivate only when warranted by your risk profile, or when advised by your hosting provider in the limited circumstances where the vulnerability cannot otherwise be mitigated. If you’re unsure which action is appropriate, contact Fused or your hosting provider for guidance.
Technical description
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in WPMinds Simple WP Events simple-wp-events allows Path Traversal.This issue affects Simple WP Events: from n/a through <= 1.8.17.
CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H