CVE-2024-44023
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a path traversal vulnerability in the ABCApp Creator WordPress plugin that allows attackers to include local PHP files through improper pathname validation. Attackers can potentially read sensitive files or execute arbitrary code. All WordPress sites using ABCApp Creator versions up to 1.1.2 are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- ABCApp Creator WordPress Plugin
⚠️ 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
Full server compromise through arbitrary code execution, sensitive file disclosure (including configuration files with database credentials), and complete site takeover.
Likely Case
Sensitive file disclosure (wp-config.php, /etc/passwd, etc.), potential for limited code execution depending on server configuration.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper file permissions, web server restrictions, and security plugins that block path traversal attempts.
🎯 Exploit Status
Public exploit details available on security research sites. Simple HTTP requests with crafted parameters can trigger the vulnerability.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.1.3 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/abcapp-creator/wordpress-abcapp-creator-plugin-1-1-2-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find ABCApp Creator and click 'Update Now'. 4. Verify plugin version is 1.1.3 or higher.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable ABCApp Creator Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate abcapp-creator
Web Application Firewall Rule
allBlock path traversal patterns in requests
Add WAF rule: Block requests containing '../' or '..\' patterns
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Remove ABCApp Creator plugin completely from WordPress installation
- Implement strict file permissions and disable PHP execution in upload directories
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel → Plugins → ABCApp Creator version. If version is 1.1.2 or lower, you are vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get abcapp-creator --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
After update, confirm ABCApp Creator version shows 1.1.3 or higher in WordPress plugins list.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- HTTP requests with '../' sequences in parameters
- Requests to ABCApp Creator endpoints with unusual file paths
- Multiple 404 errors followed by successful file reads
Network Indicators:
- HTTP GET/POST requests containing path traversal sequences to plugin endpoints
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND (uri="*abcapp-creator*" AND (params="*../*" OR params="*..\\*"))