CVE-2024-5574 WP Magazine Modules Lite <= 1.1.2 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Local File Inclusion
Authenticated contributors can exploit a local file inclusion vulnerability in WP Magazine Modules Lite to execute arbitrary PHP code and read sensitive data.
- 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-2024-5574?
CVE-2024-5574 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in codevibrant WP Magazine Modules Lite, published on 19 Jun 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The WP Magazine Modules Lite plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.2 via the 'blockLayout' parameter. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, 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 images and other “safe” file types can be uploaded and included.
Weakness: CWE-98
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-5574?
How do I fix CVE-2024-5574?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-5574 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-2024-5574 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-5574 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cvpg-92pq-7j8r.