CVE-2024-32830
📛 CVE Title
WordPress buddyforms plugin <= 2.8.8- Arbitrary File Read and SSRF vulnerability
Description
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in ThemeKraft BuddyForms allows Server Side Request Forgery, Relative Path Traversal.This issue affects BuddyForms: from n/a through 2.8.8.
Overview
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Assigner (CNA)
- Patchstack
- CVSS severity
- HIGH
- CVSS score
- 8.6 / 10
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N- Effective score
- 8.6 / 10 HIGH source: CNA overview
- CWE(s)
-
CWE-22 - Reserved
- 2024-04-18
- Published
- 2024-05-17 11:40 UTC
- Last updated
- 2026-04-28 18:09 UTC
- Source
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2024/32xxx/CVE-2024-32830.json
- Linked Threat
- CVE-2024-32830 — BuddyForms <= 2.8.8 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Read and Server-Side Request Forgery
NVD triage scoring NVD CVE 2.0
Layer NVD adds on top of the CNA's CVE record — published / last-modified timestamps, exploitability / impact subscores, and the FIRST.org EPSS probability that this CVE will be exploited in the wild in the next 30 days.
- NVD published
- 2024-05-17 10:15:11 UTC
- NVD last modified
- 2026-06-17 07:30:30 UTC
- NVD CVSS v3.1
- 8.6 / 10 HIGH source: audit@patchstack.com
- NVD CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N- Exploitability subscore
- 3.9 / 10
- Impact subscore
- 4.0 / 10
- EPSS score
- 0.0058 (probability of exploitation in next 30 days)
- EPSS percentile
- 44.56% vs all CVEs — higher = more likely to be exploited, as of 2026-08-01
NVD / KEV / EPSS data refreshed 2026-08-01 20:03 UTC. Re-run the 🛰 Backfill from NVD button above to refresh.
European Union Vulnerability Database ENISA EUVD
ENISA's official EU repository for curated vulnerability intelligence. Carries a separate identifier (EUVD-YYYY-NNNN) and frequently exposes an earlier-published description + CVSS than NVD does.
- EUVD ID
-
EUVD-2024-30616 - Assigner
- Patchstack
- Published
- May 17, 2024, 9:40:05 AM
- Updated
- Apr 28, 2026, 4:09:41 PM
- EUVD base score (CVSS 3.1)
-
8.6 / 10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N - EUVD-reported EPSS
- 1.3100
- Vendors
- ThemeKraft
- Products
-
BuddyForms (n/a ≤2.8.8)
- Aliases
-
GHSA-w32p-xp8f-5vqc
ENISA description: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in ThemeKraft BuddyForms allows Server Side Request Forgery, Relative Path Traversal.This issue affects BuddyForms: from n/a through 2.8.8.
Affected products (1)
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
| ThemeKraft | BuddyForms |
n/a (affected)
|
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Affected products — CPE 2.3 (1) NVD
NVD's normalized CPE 2.3 matchers, used by vendor tools (vulnerability scanners, asset managers) for automated detection. Compare with the CNA's free-text "Affected products" section above.
cpe:2.3:a:themekraft:buddyforms:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
Vendor references (1)
References embedded in the original CVE record by the assigning CNA.
MITRE references (1) cveawg.mitre.org
Pulled from MITRE's CVE Services API by the 🛰 Backfill from MITRE button.
Web references (5)
DuckDuckGo results ranked by threat-intel / vendor advisory domains. Generated by the 🔎 Find references (web) button above — same flow as the Remediations search.
- http://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/22.html rapid7:cwe.mitre.org
- https://attackerkb.com/topics/CVE-2024-32830 rapid7:attackerkb.com
- https://euvd.enisa.europa.eu/vulnerability/EUVD-2024-30616 rapid7:euvd.enisa.europa.eu
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2024-32830 rapid7:www.cve.org
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/23d762e9-d43f-4520-a6f1-c920417a2436?source=api-prod rapid7:www.wordfence.com
NVD-tagged references (2)
Reference list NVD curates from the CNA record, vendor advisories, and third-party reports. The tag chips below are NVD's analyst-assigned categories.
- https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/buddyforms/wordpress-buddyforms-plugin-2-8-8-arbitrary-file-read-and-ssrf-vulnerability?_s_id=cve audit@patchstack.com PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/buddyforms/wordpress-buddyforms-plugin-2-8-8-arbitrary-file-read-and-ssrf-vulnerability?_s_id=cve af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 PatchThird Party Advisory
Indicators (2)
IOCs linked to the auto-promoted Threat row.
| Type | Value | VirusTotal | Attached |
|---|---|---|---|
| domain |
traversal.this
|
no local data | 2026-05-18 21:20 UTC |
| cve |
CVE-2024-32830
|
no local data | 2026-06-06 14:37 UTC |
Remediations (20)
Remediations are stored against the linked Threat row; the list below is deduplicated across both pages.
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web:www.computerworld.com
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2026-07-22 06:48 UTC -
web:app.opencve.io
Explore the latest vulnerabilities and security issues in the CVE database
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web:www.nist.gov
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2026-07-22 06:48 UTC -
web:learn.microsoft.com
Accelerate vulnerability mitigation is part of the accelerate response and remediation pillar of the Secure Future Initiative (SFI), focusing on implementing a comprehensive vulnerability management program around automation and faster disclosure.
2026-07-22 06:48 UTC -
web:nvd.nist.gov
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2026-07-22 06:48 UTC -
web:www.kroll.com
Classified as CVE -2026-42830, the following article describes the path to discovery and mitigation . Path to Discovery During a purple team engagement, in which red teams and Cyber Security Operations Centre professionals work together to improve resilience, Kroll's red team identified the vulnerability.
2026-07-22 06:48 UTC -
Wordfence remediation: Post Form – Registration Form – Profile Form for User Profiles – Frontend Content Forms for User Submissions (UGC)Wordfence
Update to version 2.8.9, or a newer patched version
2026-06-06 14:37 UTC -
web:www.esri.com
Key highlights The ArcGIS Server Security 2025 update 2 is available This patch resolves 10 Medium severity vulnerabilities This security patch is cumulative, and includes fixes provided in the ArcGIS Server Security 2025 update 1.
2026-05-22 09:32 UTC -
web:web.whatsapp.com
Log in to WhatsApp Web for simple, reliable and private messaging on your desktop. Send and receive messages and files with ease, all for free.
2026-05-22 09:32 UTC -
web:www.bugcrowd.com
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2026-05-22 03:19 UTC -
web:www.cisa.gov
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2026-05-22 03:19 UTC -
web:securityboulevard.com
Cybersecurity vulnerabilities pose significant risks to organizations in today's digital landscape. Left unaddressed, these vulnerabilities can lead to data breaches, financial losses, and reputational damage. Organizations must decide how to tackle vulnerabilities—through remediation , mitigation , or a combination of both. But which strategy is more effective? This blog explores the ...
2026-05-22 03:19 UTC -
web:portal.msrc.microsoft.com
The Security Update Guide provides information on the latest Microsoft security updates, helping users understand and address potential vulnerabilities effectively.
2026-05-22 03:19 UTC -
web:docs.tenable.com
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2026-05-22 03:19 UTC -
web:www.oracle.com
This Critical Patch Update contains 481 new security patches across the product families listed below. Please note that an MOS note summarizing the content of this Critical Patch Update and other Oracle Software Security Assurance activities is located at April 2026 Critical Patch Update: Executive Summary and Analysis.
2026-05-22 03:19 UTC -
web:www.pcworld.com
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2026-05-22 03:19 UTC -
web:www.secure.com
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2026-05-22 03:19 UTC -
web:cybersecuritynews.com
Microsoft released its March 2026 Patch Tuesday security update on March 10, 2026, addressing 78 vulnerabilities across Windows, Microsoft Office, Azure, SQL Server, and .NET. The update includes one actively exploited zero-day vulnerability and multiple Critical-rated flaws demanding immediate attention from security teams. The most urgent fix this month is CVE -2026-21262, the sole zero-day ...
2026-05-22 03:19 UTC -
web:www.bleepingcomputer.com
Today is Microsoft's March 2026 Patch Tuesday with security updates for 79 flaws, including 2 publicly disclosed zero-day vulnerabilities.
2026-05-22 03:19 UTC
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