CVE-2024-31232
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to perform path traversal attacks in the Rehub WordPress theme, enabling local file inclusion of PHP files. It affects all WordPress sites using Rehub theme versions up to 19.6.1, potentially allowing attackers to read sensitive files or execute arbitrary code.
💻 Affected Systems
- Sizam Design Rehub WordPress Theme
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Remote code execution leading to complete system compromise, data exfiltration, or website defacement.
Likely Case
Sensitive file disclosure (configuration files, database credentials) and limited file system access.
If Mitigated
Attack blocked at web application firewall level with no successful exploitation.
🎯 Exploit Status
Path traversal vulnerabilities are commonly exploited with simple HTTP requests. Public details available on Patchstack.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 19.6.2 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/rehub-theme/wordpress-rehub-theme-19-6-1-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Appearance > Themes. 3. Check for Rehub theme updates. 4. Update to version 19.6.2 or later. 5. Clear any caching plugins.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Web Application Firewall Rule
allBlock path traversal patterns in HTTP requests
WAF-specific configuration - implement rules to block requests containing '../', '..\', or similar traversal patterns
Temporary Theme Deactivation
allSwitch to default WordPress theme until patched
wp theme activate twentytwentyfour
or via WordPress admin: Appearance > Themes > Activate different theme
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict file permission controls on web server directories
- Deploy web application firewall with path traversal protection rules
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel under Appearance > Themes for Rehub theme version. If version is 19.6.1 or earlier, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
wp theme list --field=name,status,version | grep rehubVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm Rehub theme version is 19.6.2 or later in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing '../' patterns to theme files
- Unusual file access attempts in web server logs
- Multiple 404 errors followed by successful file reads
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with path traversal sequences (../../etc/passwd, etc.)
- Unusual file extensions in theme-related requests
SIEM Query:
web_access_logs WHERE uri CONTAINS '../' AND uri CONTAINS 'rehub'