WordPress CSS JS Files plugin <= 1.5.0 - Directory Traversal to File Read vulnerability

4.9 CVSS

Vulnerability Description

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in jamesdlow CSS JS Files css-js-files allows Path Traversal.This issue affects CSS JS Files: from n/a through <= 1.5.0.

Impact Analysis

Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.

Remediation

Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.

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Credits & Attribution

The following person or organization is credited with identifying this vulnerability, as recorded in the NVD database:

jsjp | Patchstack Bug Bounty Program

References

https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/css-js-files/vulnerability/wordpress-css-js-files-plugin-1-5-0-directory-traversal-to-file-read-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected Vendor

jamesdlow

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Affected Software

CSS JS Files

Vulnerable Versions:

Timeline

Official Publish: October 5th, 2024

Last Modified: April 28th, 2026

Added to House: July 22nd, 2026

CVSS Vectors

V3: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-22

MITRE ATT&CK TTPs

T1190 Exploit Public-Facing Application

Initial Access

T1005 Data from Local System

Collection

T1552 Unsecured Credentials

Credential Access

T1565.001 Stored Data Manipulation

Impact