CVE-2024-39624
📋 TL;DR
This path traversal vulnerability in the ListingPro WordPress theme allows attackers to include arbitrary local PHP files, potentially leading to remote code execution. It affects all WordPress sites using ListingPro theme versions up to 2.9.3. Attackers can exploit this without authentication to read sensitive files or execute malicious code.
💻 Affected Systems
- WordPress ListingPro Theme
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Full server compromise via remote code execution, allowing attackers to install backdoors, steal data, or pivot to other systems.
Likely Case
Sensitive file disclosure (configuration files, database credentials) and limited code execution within web server context.
If Mitigated
Attack blocked at WAF level or fails due to proper file permissions, resulting in no impact.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple path traversal payloads can trigger the vulnerability. Public exploit details available.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 2.9.4 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/listingpro/wordpress-listingpro-theme-2-9-3-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Update ListingPro theme to version 2.9.4 or later via WordPress admin panel. 2. Verify theme files are properly updated. 3. Clear any caching mechanisms.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
WAF Rule Implementation
allBlock path traversal patterns at web application firewall level
Add WAF rule to block requests containing '../' patterns
Theme Deactivation
linuxTemporarily disable ListingPro theme until patched
wp theme deactivate listingpro
wp theme activate twentytwentyfour
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict file permissions (chmod 644 for PHP files, 755 for directories)
- Deploy web application firewall with path traversal detection rules
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Appearance > Themes for ListingPro version. If version is 2.9.3 or earlier, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
wp theme list --name=listingpro --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm ListingPro theme version is 2.9.4 or later in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing '../' patterns to theme PHP files
- Unusual file access attempts in web server logs
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with path traversal payloads to /wp-content/themes/listingpro/
SIEM Query:
source="web_access.log" AND uri="*listingpro*" AND (uri="*../*" OR uri="*..%2f*")