CVE-2024-53790
📋 TL;DR
This path traversal vulnerability in Lenxel Core for Lenxel(LNX) LMS allows attackers to read arbitrary files on the server by manipulating file paths. It affects WordPress sites using the Lenxel Core plugin. The vulnerability enables local file inclusion which could lead to sensitive information disclosure.
💻 Affected Systems
- Lenxel Core for Lenxel(LNX) LMS 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
Complete server compromise through reading sensitive files like wp-config.php containing database credentials, followed by database takeover and potential remote code execution.
Likely Case
Sensitive file disclosure including configuration files, user data, and potentially obtaining administrative credentials.
If Mitigated
Limited to reading non-sensitive files if proper file permissions and web server restrictions are in place.
🎯 Exploit Status
Path traversal vulnerabilities are typically easy to exploit with publicly available techniques.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.2.6 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/lenxel-core/vulnerability/wordpress-lenxel-core-plugin-1-1-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 'Lenxel Core' plugin. 4. Click 'Update Now' if update available. 5. If no update available, download version 1.2.6+ from official repository and manually update.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable plugin
allTemporarily disable the Lenxel Core plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate lenxel-core
Web server path restrictions
linuxConfigure web server to restrict access to sensitive directories
# Apache: Add to .htaccess
<FilesMatch "\.(php|inc|conf|config|sql|log|txt)$">
Order Allow,Deny
Deny from all
</FilesMatch>
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block path traversal patterns
- Restrict file permissions and implement principle of least privilege for web server user
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel → Plugins → Lenxel Core version. If version is 1.2.5 or lower, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin list --name=lenxel-core --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is 1.2.6 or higher in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file path requests containing '../' sequences
- Requests to non-standard file extensions or paths
- Access attempts to sensitive files like wp-config.php
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with path traversal payloads in parameters
- Unusual file download patterns from web server
SIEM Query:
web_access_logs WHERE url CONTAINS '../' OR url CONTAINS '..%2F' OR url CONTAINS sensitive_files