CVE-2024-6164

Ymc-22 Filter & Grids vulnerability

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 1.09%

Published18 Jul 2024

Description

The Filter & Grids WordPress plugin before 2.8.33 is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion via the post_layout parameter. This makes it possible for an unauthenticated attacker to include and execute PHP files on the server, allowing the execution of any PHP code in those files.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredNone

User interactionNone

ScopeUnchanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Ymc-22 Filter & Grids< 2.8.33

Remediation

Fixed in

Ymc-22 Filter & Grids≥ 2.8.33

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-6164 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-6164 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 1.09%.

How severe is CVE-2024-6164?

CVE-2024-6164 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 1.09% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-6164?

Affected products include Ymc-22 Filter & Grids.

How do I fix CVE-2024-6164?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Ymc-22 Filter & Grids 2.8.33 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.