CVE-2024-53824
📋 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 All Bootstrap Blocks plugin, potentially leading to sensitive information disclosure or code execution. All versions up to 1.3.19 are vulnerable.
💻 Affected Systems
- WordPress All Bootstrap Blocks 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
Remote code execution leading to complete server compromise, data theft, and website defacement.
Likely Case
Local file inclusion allowing sensitive file reading (configuration files, credentials) and limited code execution.
If Mitigated
Information disclosure limited to readable files if proper file permissions are configured.
🎯 Exploit Status
Public exploit details available. Simple HTTP requests can trigger the vulnerability.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.3.20
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'All Bootstrap Blocks' and update to version 1.3.20 or later. 4. Verify update completed successfully.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable plugin
allTemporarily disable the All Bootstrap Blocks plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate all-bootstrap-blocks
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 from production systems
- Implement web application firewall rules to block file inclusion patterns
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > All Bootstrap Blocks version. If version is 1.3.19 or lower, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get all-bootstrap-blocks --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm plugin version is 1.3.20 or higher in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file path patterns in PHP error logs
- Multiple requests to plugin files with file path parameters
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing file path traversal patterns to plugin endpoints
SIEM Query:
source="web_server" AND (uri="*all-bootstrap-blocks*" AND (param="*../*" OR param="*file=*"))