CVE-2024-48029
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to include local files on the server through the SB Random Posts Widget WordPress plugin. Attackers can potentially read sensitive files or execute code by manipulating file inclusion parameters. All WordPress sites using SB Random Posts Widget version 1.0 or earlier are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- SB Random Posts Widget 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 remote code execution leading to data theft, website defacement, or malware installation.
Likely Case
Sensitive file disclosure including configuration files, database credentials, or user data.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if file permissions are restrictive and web server runs with minimal privileges.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple file inclusion vulnerability that can be exploited with basic HTTP requests.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Not available
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Remove SB Random Posts Widget plugin completely. 2. No official patch exists, so replacement with alternative plugin is required.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Plugin
allDeactivate and delete the vulnerable plugin from WordPress admin panel
Navigate to WordPress Admin > Plugins > Installed Plugins > Deactivate and Delete SB Random Posts Widget
Restrict File Access
allImplement web server restrictions to prevent file inclusion attacks
Add to .htaccess: php_flag allow_url_include off
Add to nginx config: location ~ \.php$ { fastcgi_param PHP_ADMIN_VALUE "allow_url_include=off"; }
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to block file inclusion patterns
- Restrict plugin access to trusted IP addresses only
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel for SB Random Posts Widget plugin version 1.0 or earlierCheck Version:
wp plugin list --name="SB Random Posts Widget" --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm plugin is completely removed from wp-content/plugins directory📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file paths in PHP include/require statements
- Requests to plugin files with file parameter manipulation
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing file inclusion patterns like ?file=../../etc/passwd
SIEM Query:
web.url:*sb-random-posts-widget* AND (web.param:*file=* OR web.param:*include=*)