CVE-2024-52496
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to include local PHP files through improper filename control in the Absolute Addons for Elementor WordPress plugin. Attackers can execute arbitrary code on affected WordPress sites. All WordPress installations using vulnerable versions of this plugin are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- Absolute Addons for Elementor 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 leading to data theft, malware deployment, or complete site takeover.
Likely Case
Unauthorized code execution allowing backdoor installation, data exfiltration, or site defacement.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if file permissions restrict write access and web server runs with minimal privileges.
🎯 Exploit Status
Local File Inclusion vulnerabilities are commonly weaponized. No public PoC found but exploitation is straightforward.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.0.15 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'Absolute Addons for Elementor'. 4. Click 'Update Now' if available. 5. Alternatively, download version 1.0.15+ from WordPress repository and replace plugin files.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched.
wp plugin deactivate absolute-addons
Restrict File Inclusion
linuxConfigure PHP to disable allow_url_include and restrict open_basedir.
allow_url_include = Off
open_basedir = /var/www/html
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Remove the plugin entirely if not essential for site functionality.
- Implement web application firewall rules to block file inclusion patterns.
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin → Plugins → Absolute Addons for Elementor version. If version is 1.0.14 or lower, vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get absolute-addons --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is 1.0.15 or higher in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file inclusion attempts in PHP error logs
- Requests with suspicious file parameters to plugin endpoints
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing file inclusion patterns to /wp-content/plugins/absolute-addons/
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND uri="*absolute-addons*" AND (param="*php*" OR param="*include*" OR param="*require*")