CVE-2024-35677CWE-22

WordPress MegaMenu plugin <= 2.3.12 - Unauthenticated Local File Inclusion vulnerability

Critical · published June 10, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.0
EPSS
1%
Percentile
44.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A sneaky path traversal flaw in StylemixThemes MegaMenu opens the door to PHP Local File Inclusion, and it affects every version up to 2.3.12! Think of it as a delivery driver who not only delivers the wrong package but also has access to every room in your house — once inside, they can grab anything they want! This vulnerability could allow an attacker to include malicious PHP files from the server, leading to full control over the web application. They could manipulate data, access sensitive information, or even take your entire site hostage. Yikes!

Put simply

Think of it as a delivery driver who not only delivers the wrong package but also has access to every room in your house — once inside, they can grab anything they want! The improper limitation of pathnames lets attackers exploit this path traversal vulnerability to load unauthorized files, resulting in potential code execution on the server.

What to do

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to include malicious PHP files from the server, leading to full control over the web application. They could manipulate data, access sensitive information, or even take your entire site hostage. Yikes! Immediately patch MegaMenu to version 2.3.13 or later to secure the vulnerability. Additionally, review your server configurations to limit file inclusions and consider implementing strict input validation. Stay vigilant! You've got this! By taking action now, you're one step closer to fortifying your security fortress! 🛡️

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
0.00542 · 44.8th percentile
Weakness
CWE-22 · Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Published
2024-06-10T15:46Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 10 JUN 15:46Z
    WordPress MegaMenu plugin <= 2.3.12 - Unauthenticated Local File Inclusion vulnerability
    cvelistv5