CVE-2024-49286
📋 TL;DR
This path traversal vulnerability in the SSV Events WordPress plugin allows attackers to include arbitrary local PHP files, potentially leading to remote code execution. All WordPress sites running SSV Events version 3.2.7 or earlier are affected. The vulnerability requires no authentication to exploit.
💻 Affected Systems
- WordPress SSV Events Plugin
📦 What is this software?
Ssv Events by Moridrin
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Full server compromise through remote code execution, allowing attackers to install backdoors, steal data, or pivot to other systems.
Likely Case
Remote code execution leading to website defacement, data theft, or cryptocurrency mining malware installation.
If Mitigated
Limited file disclosure if PHP execution is restricted, but sensitive file contents could still be exposed.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation is trivial with publicly available proof-of-concept code. The vulnerability requires no authentication.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version after 3.2.7
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/ssv-events/wordpress-ssv-events-plugin-3-2-7-local-file-inclusion-to-rce-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find SSV Events and update to latest version. 4. Verify update completed successfully.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable SSV Events Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate ssv-events
Restrict PHP File Access
linuxAdd .htaccess rules to block direct access to plugin PHP files
<Files "*.php">
Order Allow,Deny
Deny from all
</Files>
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Immediately disable the SSV Events plugin via WordPress admin or command line
- Implement web application firewall rules to block path traversal patterns and LFI attempts
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel → Plugins → Installed Plugins for SSV Events version 3.2.7 or earlierCheck Version:
wp plugin get ssv-events --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify SSV Events plugin version is higher than 3.2.7 in WordPress admin📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing '../' patterns to SSV Events plugin files
- Unusual file inclusion attempts in web server logs
- Multiple 200 OK responses to PHP file requests that shouldn't be accessible
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with path traversal sequences (../, ..\, %2e%2e%2f)
- Requests to SSV Events plugin files with unusual parameters
SIEM Query:
source="web_server_logs" AND (uri="*ssv-events*" AND (uri="*../*" OR uri="*..\\*" OR uri="*%2e%2e%2f*"))