CVE-2024-38706: Path Traversal: '.../...//' vulnerability in DevItems HT Mega ht-mega-for-elementor.This issue affects HT Mega

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-38706?

ht mega: upgrade to 2.5.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-38706 being exploited?

CVE-2024-38706 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-2024-38706 affect?

CVE-2024-38706 affects ht mega. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Path Traversal: '.../...//' vulnerability in DevItems HT Mega ht-mega-for-elementor.This issue affects HT Mega: from n/a through <= 2.5.7.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-38706?

Priority 36/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2024-38706 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting ht mega. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Path Traversal: '.../...//' vulnerability in DevItems HT Mega ht-mega-for-elementor.This issue affects HT Mega: from n/a through <= 2.5.7.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 47%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-35
Published	2024-07-12
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: hasthemes

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-07-12 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:40 UTCUpdated Record last modified

hasthemes ht mega UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.5.8

Fixed in: 2.5.8

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy ht-mega || rpm -q ht-mega || ht-mega --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.5.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade ht-mega

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade ht-mega

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-2024-38706?

ht mega: upgrade to 2.5.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-38706 being exploited?

CVE-2024-38706 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-2024-38706 affect?

CVE-2024-38706 affects ht mega. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Path Traversal: '.../...//' vulnerability in DevItems HT Mega ht-mega-for-elementor.This issue affects HT Mega: from n/a through <= 2.5.7.

How urgent is CVE-2024-38706?

Priority 36/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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