CVE-2024-4936
Canto file inclusion
- Published14 Jun 2024
Description
The Canto plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 3.0.8 via the abspath parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to include remote files on the server, resulting in code execution. This required allow_url_include to be enabled on the target site in order to exploit.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HAffected products
Remediation
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/canto/trunk/includes/lib/sizes.php#L15
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=3105443%40canto&new=3104074%40canto&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/95a68ae0-36da-499b-a09d-4c91db8aa338?source=cve
Related CVEs
Recent high-severity vulnerabilities sharing a weakness type.
Frequently asked
Is CVE-2024-4936 being actively exploited?
CVE-2024-4936 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 1.03%.
How severe is CVE-2024-4936?
CVE-2024-4936 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 1.03% probability of exploitation.
Which products are affected by CVE-2024-4936?
Affected products include Canto.
How do I fix CVE-2024-4936?
Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Canto 3.0.9 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.
How Secuno handles this
Secuno correlates vulnerabilities like CVE-2024-4936 against the real software inventory on every managed device, as each hourly inventory arrives. Rather than a static severity, each match is scored in context: exploit availability, EPSS, the asset's exposure, and business criticality decide where it lands in the queue. If an affected version is present anywhere across your portfolio, it surfaces automatically with a prioritised remediation path.
Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.