How severe is CVE-2024-33557?

CVE-2024-33557 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-33557 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-33557?

CVE-2024-33557 affects 8theme Xstore Core. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-33557?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-33557 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-33557 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-31294.

When was CVE-2024-33557 published?

CVE-2024-33557 was published on 2024-06-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-33557

CVE-2024-33557 is a high-severity vulnerability in 8theme Xstore Core with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-31294
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: 8theme Xstore Core
Published: 2024-06-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in 8theme XStore Core allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects XStore Core: from n/a through 5.3.8.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-33557?: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in 8theme XStore Core allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects XStore Core: from n/a through 5.3.8.
How severe is CVE-2024-33557?: CVE-2024-33557 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-33557 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-33557?: CVE-2024-33557 affects 8theme Xstore Core. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-33557?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-33557 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-33557 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-31294.
When was CVE-2024-33557 published?: CVE-2024-33557 was published on 2024-06-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/et-core-plugin/wordpress-xstore-core-plugin-5-3-5-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

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