CVE-2024-4936: canto File Inclusion — Fix

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.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

9.8

CRITICAL

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-98 CWE-98

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
canto	canto	< 3.0.9

References

Advisories & Patches

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/canto/trunk/includes/lib/sizes.php#L15 https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/95a68ae0-36da-499b-a09d-4c91db8aa338?source=cve https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/canto/trunk/includes/lib/sizes.php#L15 https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/95a68ae0-36da-499b-a09d-4c91db8aa338?source=cve

Other References

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=3105443%40canto&new=3104074%40canto&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-4936? +

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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2024-4936? +

CVE-2024-4936 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-4936? +

CVE-2024-4936 affects products from canto, specifically: canto. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-4936? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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