CVE-2024-6555
Published: 12 July 2024
Summary
CVE-2024-6555 is a medium-severity Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor (CWE-200) vulnerability in Wordpress (inferred from references). Its CVSS base score is 5.3 (Medium).
Operationally, ranked in the top 11.5% of CVEs by exploit likelihood; it is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
Deeper analysis
The WP Popups – WordPress Popup builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to full path disclosure in all versions up to and including 2.2.0.1. The issue stems from the plugin's use of the mobiledetect library without restricting direct file access, allowing exposure of the web application's full filesystem path. This is tracked as CWE-200 with a CVSS 3.1 score of 5.3.
Unauthenticated remote attackers can trigger the flaw simply by requesting specific plugin files, obtaining the installation path that may assist follow-on attacks. The disclosed information has limited standalone value and requires the presence of at least one additional vulnerability before it can contribute to successful compromise of an affected site.
Public references point to a WordPress plugin repository changeset that addresses the direct-access issue, along with detailed analysis from Wordfence. The associated EPSS score rose from a low baseline to a peak of 0.0900 on 2025-12-11 before receding to its current value of 0.0385, indicating a period of increased exploitation interest after disclosure.
EU & UK References
- 🇪🇺 ENISA EUVD: EUVD-2024-47628
Vulnerability details
The WP Popups – WordPress Popup builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Full Path Disclosure in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.0.1. This is due the plugin utilizing mobiledetect without preventing direct access to the files. This makes…
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it possible for unauthenticated attackers to retrieve the full path of the web application, which can be used to aid other attacks. The information displayed is not useful on its own, and requires another vulnerability to be present for damage to an affected website.
- CWE(s)
Related Threats
No named actor attribution yet. ATT&CK technique mapping in progress for this CVE.
Affected Assets
Mitigating Controls
Likely Mitigating Controls AI
Per-CVE control mapping for this CVE has not run yet; the list below is derived from the weakness types (CWEs) cited in the NVD entry.
Automated marking applies security attributes to system outputs, making it harder for attackers to exploit unmarked sensitive information leading to unauthorized exposure.
Proper attribute retention and permitted-value enforcement limits unauthorized actors from accessing sensitive information lacking correct labels.
Prevents unauthorized exposure of sensitive information by prohibiting untrusted external systems from processing or storing it.
By enforcing authorization matching prior to sharing, the control reduces the risk of exposing sensitive information to unauthorized actors.
Review and removal of nonpublic information from publicly accessible systems directly prevents exposure of sensitive data to unauthorized actors.
Data mining protection mechanisms detect and block unauthorized bulk extraction of sensitive data, directly mitigating exposure to unauthorized actors.
Literacy training teaches users to recognize and avoid actions that result in unauthorized exposure of sensitive information.
Retaining and monitoring training records confirms personnel have completed privacy and security awareness training on handling sensitive data, reducing the chance of unauthorized exposure due to lack of knowledge.