CVE-2024-12859 BoomBox Theme Extensions <= 1.8.0 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Local File Inclusion via Shortcode
Authenticated contributors can exploit a shortcode vulnerability to include arbitrary files, potentially leading to code execution or data disclosure.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-12859?
CVE-2024-12859 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in PX-lab BoomBox Theme Extensions, published on 3 Feb 2025. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The BoomBox Theme Extensions plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 1.8.0 via the 'boombox_listing' shortcode 'type' attribute. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level and above permissions, to include and execute arbitrary files on the server, allowing the execution of any PHP code in those files. This can be used to bypass access controls, obtain sensitive data, or achieve code execution in cases where php file type can be uploaded and included.
Weakness: CWE-98
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-12859?
How do I fix CVE-2024-12859?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-12859 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2024-12859 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-12859 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vv4q-84xw-r5qv.