What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-1974?

CVE-2024-1974 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 2.6%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2024-1974?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2024-1974. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Ht Mega CVE-2024-1974

HIGH

Path Traversal (CWE-22)

2024-04-09 security@wordfence.com

Path Traversal WordPress Ht Mega

8.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

8.8 HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Patch released

Apr 08, 2026 - 17:22 nvd

Patch available

CVE Published

Apr 09, 2024 - 19:15 nvd

HIGH 8.8

DescriptionCVE.org

The HT Mega - Absolute Addons For Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 2.4.6 via the render function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor access or higher, to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.

AnalysisAI

The HT Mega - Absolute Addons For Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 2.4.6 via the render function. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. This Path Traversal vulnerability could allow attackers to access files and directories outside the intended path.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Path Traversal (CWE-22), which allows attackers to access files and directories outside the intended path. The HT Mega - Absolute Addons For Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 2.4.6 via the render function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor access or higher, to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information. Affected products include: Hasthemes Ht Mega.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Validate and canonicalize file paths. Use chroot or sandboxing. Reject input containing path separators or '../' sequences.