CVE-2024-32830: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in ThemeKraft Bud

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-32830?

buddyforms: upgrade to 2.8.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-32830 being exploited?

CVE-2024-32830 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-32830 affect?

CVE-2024-32830 affects buddyforms. Severity is high (CVSS 8.6). 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.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-32830?

Priority 47/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

HIGH 8.6REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-32830 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.6) affecting buddyforms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.6 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 52%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2024-05-17
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: themekraft

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-05-17 10:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:30 UTCUpdated Record last modified

themekraft buddyforms UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.8.9

Fixed in: 2.8.9

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy buddyforms || rpm -q buddyforms || buddyforms --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.8.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade buddyforms

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade buddyforms

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-32830?

buddyforms: upgrade to 2.8.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-32830 being exploited?

CVE-2024-32830 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-32830 affect?

CVE-2024-32830 affects buddyforms. Severity is high (CVSS 8.6). 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.

How urgent is CVE-2024-32830?

Priority 47/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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