CVE-2024-43232

Name: CVE-2024-43232
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-08-19T17:15:08.443+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.5/10EPSS 0.54%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-43232 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in WP OnlineSupport, Essential Plugin Timeline and History slider allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Timeline and History slider: from n/a through 2.3.. EPSS estimates a 0.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in WP OnlineSupport, Essential Plugin Timeline and History slider allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Timeline and History slider: from n/a through 2.3.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.54%

41.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/timeline-and-history-slider/wordpress-timeline-and-history-slider-plugin-2-3-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Timeline

Published: Aug 19, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-43232?

How severe is CVE-2024-43232?

CVE-2024-43232 has a CVSS score of 8.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-43232?

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Source: NVD / NIST