CVE-2024-6330

GEO my WordPress < 4.4.0.2 - Unauthenticated RCE via LFI

Critical · published August 19, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
2%
Percentile
81.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 Unauthenticated attackers can sneak in and run arbitrary code without breaking a sweat! This critical flaw in the GEO my WP WordPress plugin before version 4.5.0.2 is a recipe for chaos. 🔥 Think of it like leaving the door to your online store wide open. Anyone can waltz in, grab whatever they want, and start rearranging the shelves without you ever knowing! An attacker exploiting this vulnerability could execute any PHP code on your server, leading to total control of your website! This means they could steal sensitive data, manipulate site content, or even shut everything down—all without any authentication barriers. Absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like leaving the door to your online store wide open. Anyone can waltz in, grab whatever they want, and start rearranging the shelves without you ever knowing! This vulnerability allows unauthenticated users to include arbitrary files in PHP's execution context, resulting in remote code execution (RCE). In simpler terms, it's like giving someone the keys to your entire digital kingdom without even asking for a password!

What to do

An attacker exploiting this vulnerability could execute any PHP code on your server, leading to total control of your website! This means they could steal sensitive data, manipulate site content, or even shut everything down—all without any authentication barriers. Absolutely devastating! Immediately update the GEO my WP plugin to version 4.5.0.2 or later to close this security hole. In addition, review your existing plugins and ensure only the most essential ones are active. Don't let this one sit! 🛡️ You’ve got this! With these steps, you'll lock down your site and restore safety in no time! 🚀

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02143 · 81.9th percentile
Published
2024-08-19T06:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 19 AUG 06:00Z
    GEO my WordPress < 4.4.0.2 - Unauthenticated RCE via LFI
    cvelistv5