CVE-2024-31231CWE-22

WordPress Rehub theme <= 19.6.1 - Unauthenticated Local File Inclusion vulnerability

Critical · published May 17, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.0
EPSS
1%
Percentile
47.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky path traversal vulnerability in Sizam Design Rehub could let attackers reach files they shouldn't, opening the door to serious trouble! 🔥 Think of this like a delivery driver who follows the wrong directions and accidentally delivers sensitive company documents to a stranger's house instead of the office. This flaw allows the attacker to navigate through directories and access files that should be off-limits, just like that driver taking shortcuts! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to include sensitive files from the server, potentially exposing user data, configuration settings, or even executing malicious code. This could lead to data breaches or a complete compromise of your system, making it an absolute nightmare for anyone relying on this platform.

Put simply

Think of this like a delivery driver who follows the wrong directions and accidentally delivers sensitive company documents to a stranger's house instead of the office. This flaw allows the attacker to navigate through directories and access files that should be off-limits, just like that driver taking shortcuts! This path traversal vulnerability allows local file inclusion by improperly validating input paths, thus granting unauthorized access to files on the system. Versions from n/a through 19.6.1 are affected, making it crucial to act fast!

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to include sensitive files from the server, potentially exposing user data, configuration settings, or even executing malicious code. This could lead to data breaches or a complete compromise of your system, making it an absolute nightmare for anyone relying on this platform. Immediately update to the latest version of Rehub to mitigate this risk. Additionally, implement strict input validation to ensure that file paths do not traverse beyond the intended directories. Regularly audit your file inclusion practices for added security. You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll be back in the safe zone before you know it. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.0 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00593 · 47.7th percentile
Weakness
CWE-22 · Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Published
2024-05-17T08:53Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 17 MAY 08:53Z
    WordPress Rehub theme <= 19.6.1 - Unauthenticated Local File Inclusion vulnerability
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