CVE-2024-8352
CVE-2024-8352 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hypestudio Social Web Suite with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-49118
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Hypestudio Social Web Suite
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Social Web Suite – Social Media Auto Post, Social Media Auto Publish plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 4.1.11 via the download_log function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-8352?
- The Social Web Suite – Social Media Auto Post, Social Media Auto Publish plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 4.1.11 via the download_log function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.
- How severe is CVE-2024-8352?
- CVE-2024-8352 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2024-8352 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-8352?
- CVE-2024-8352 affects Hypestudio Social Web Suite. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-8352?
- 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-2024-8352 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-8352 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49118.
- When was CVE-2024-8352 published?
- CVE-2024-8352 was published on 2024-10-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/social-web-suite/trunk/includes/libs/class-socialwebsuite-log.php#L78
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3155593/social-web-suite/trunk?old=3068377&old_path=%2Fsocial-web-suite%2Ftrunk
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/78ba132c-b5b4-4999-a0ec-67d17ae2857f?source=cve
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:hypestudio:social_web_suite:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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