CVE-2024-53739
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to include local files on the server through improper filename control in PHP include/require statements. It affects WordPress sites using the Cool Plugins Cryptocurrency Widgets For Elementor plugin. Attackers can potentially read sensitive files or execute code depending on server configuration.
💻 Affected Systems
- Cool Plugins Cryptocurrency Widgets For Elementor WordPress Plugin
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Remote code execution leading to complete server compromise, data theft, and website defacement.
Likely Case
Local file inclusion allowing reading of sensitive files like configuration files, potentially exposing database credentials.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if proper file permissions and security controls restrict file access.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation is straightforward with publicly available proof-of-concept code.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.6.5 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel
2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins
3. Find 'Cryptocurrency Widgets For Elementor'
4. Click 'Update Now' if update is available
5. Alternatively, download version 1.6.5+ from WordPress repository and manually update
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable plugin
allTemporarily deactivate the plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate cryptocurrency-widgets-for-elementor
Restrict PHP file functions
allUse PHP configuration to disable dangerous functions
Add 'disable_functions = include,require' to php.ini
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block file inclusion patterns
- Restrict file permissions and implement strict access controls on sensitive directories
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel → Plugins → Cryptocurrency Widgets For Elementor versionCheck Version:
wp plugin get cryptocurrency-widgets-for-elementor --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is 1.6.5 or higher in WordPress admin📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file access patterns in PHP error logs
- Requests with file inclusion parameters like '?file=' or '?page='
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with file path traversal patterns
- Requests to plugin-specific endpoints with file parameters
SIEM Query:
web_requests WHERE url CONTAINS 'cryptocurrency-widgets' AND (url CONTAINS 'file=' OR url CONTAINS 'include=' OR url CONTAINS 'require=')