CVE-2024-56213 in Eventin Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 12/31/2024
Path Traversal: '.../...//' vulnerability in Themewinter Eventin allows Path Traversal.This issue affects Eventin: from n/a through 4.0.7.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/11/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-56213 represents a critical path traversal flaw within the Themewinter Eventin WordPress plugin, specifically impacting versions ranging from an unspecified beginning through version 4.0.7. This vulnerability stems from improper input validation and sanitization mechanisms that fail to adequately restrict user-supplied file paths, creating an exploitable condition where malicious actors can manipulate directory traversal sequences to access unauthorized files on the server. The issue manifests through the use of malicious path traversal sequences such as '..././/', which when processed by the application's file handling routines, can bypass intended security restrictions and allow attackers to navigate the file system beyond the plugin's intended boundaries. The vulnerability operates at the application layer and directly impacts the file system access controls that should normally prevent such unauthorized navigation.
The technical exploitation of this path traversal vulnerability occurs when the Eventin plugin processes user-controllable input without proper validation, allowing attackers to craft malicious requests that include directory traversal sequences. When the application processes these sequences, it fails to properly sanitize or validate the input, enabling the attacker to traverse the file system hierarchy and potentially access sensitive files such as configuration files, database credentials, or other system resources that should remain protected. This flaw aligns with CWE-22, which specifically addresses improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory, commonly known as path traversal or directory traversal vulnerabilities. The vulnerability represents a fundamental failure in input validation and access control mechanisms that should prevent arbitrary file system access.
The operational impact of CVE-2024-56213 extends beyond simple unauthorized file access, as successful exploitation can lead to complete system compromise and data exfiltration. Attackers can leverage this vulnerability to access sensitive information such as database connection details, plugin configuration files, or other system files that may contain credentials or other sensitive data. In a WordPress environment, this could potentially allow attackers to escalate privileges, modify plugin functionality, or even gain shell access to the underlying server. The vulnerability affects not just the plugin itself but the entire WordPress installation, as the compromised plugin can serve as a foothold for further attacks against the broader application ecosystem. This type of vulnerability falls under ATT&CK technique T1078 which covers valid accounts and T1566 which covers credential harvesting, as attackers can use the compromised plugin to gather credentials or access additional system resources.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2024-56213 should prioritize immediate patching of the Eventin plugin to version 4.0.8 or later, as this represents the most effective and direct solution to address the underlying vulnerability. System administrators should also implement input validation measures at the application level, ensuring that all user-supplied file paths are properly sanitized and validated before processing. Network-level protections such as web application firewalls can provide additional defense-in-depth by filtering out suspicious path traversal sequences. The implementation of principle of least privilege should be enforced, ensuring that the WordPress installation and its plugins operate with minimal required permissions. Additionally, regular security audits and vulnerability assessments should be conducted to identify similar issues in other plugins or components of the WordPress installation, as path traversal vulnerabilities often indicate broader security gaps in input handling and validation mechanisms. Organizations should also consider implementing automated monitoring solutions that can detect and alert on suspicious file access patterns that may indicate exploitation attempts.