CVE-2024-54270
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a PHP Local File Inclusion vulnerability in the Axeptio WordPress plugin that allows attackers to include arbitrary local files via improper filename control in include/require statements. Attackers can potentially read sensitive files or execute code on affected WordPress sites. All WordPress installations using Axeptio plugin versions up to 2.5.3 are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- Axeptio 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
Remote code execution leading to complete server compromise, data exfiltration, and website defacement.
Likely Case
Sensitive file disclosure (configuration files, database credentials) and limited code execution within web server context.
If Mitigated
Unauthorized file reads limited to web-accessible directories if proper file permissions are configured.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple path traversal or file inclusion payloads can exploit this vulnerability. Public exploit details available in security advisories.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 2.5.4 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find Axeptio plugin and click 'Update Now'. 4. Verify version is 2.5.4 or higher.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Axeptio Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate axeptio-sdk-integration
Restrict PHP File Functions
linuxAdd PHP configuration to restrict include/require functions
php_admin_value open_basedir /var/www/html
php_admin_value allow_url_include Off
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block file inclusion patterns
- Restrict file permissions and implement strict directory traversal protections
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Axeptio version. If version is 2.5.3 or lower, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get axeptio-sdk-integration --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify Axeptio plugin version is 2.5.4 or higher in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file paths in PHP error logs
- Multiple include/require failures with traversal patterns
- Access to sensitive files like wp-config.php
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with file inclusion parameters
- Requests containing '../' patterns in URLs
SIEM Query:
source="web_access.log" AND ("..\/" OR "%2e%2e%2f" OR "include.php" OR "require.php") AND uri="*axeptio*"