CVE-2024-56214
📋 TL;DR
This path traversal vulnerability in the Userpro WordPress plugin allows attackers to access arbitrary files on the server by manipulating file paths. It affects all Userpro plugin versions up to 5.1.9, potentially exposing sensitive system files to unauthorized users.
💻 Affected Systems
- DeluxeThemes Userpro 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 /etc/passwd, wp-config.php, or executing arbitrary code via local file inclusion.
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to sensitive configuration files, database credentials, and other system files leading to data exposure.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if proper file permissions and web server security configurations prevent access to critical system files.
🎯 Exploit Status
Path traversal using '.../...//' sequence bypasses basic sanitization. Exploitation requires minimal technical skill.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 5.2.0 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/userpro/vulnerability/wordpress-userpro-plugin-5-1-9-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 Userpro plugin. 4. Click 'Update Now' if update available. 5. If no update available, download version 5.2.0+ from WordPress repository and manually update.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Userpro Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate userpro
Web Server Path Restriction
allConfigure web server to restrict access to sensitive directories
# Apache: Add to .htaccess
<FilesMatch "\.(php|inc|conf|config|sql|log|txt)$">
Order Deny,Allow
Deny from all
</FilesMatch>
# Nginx: Add to server block
location ~ /\.(ht|git|svn) {
deny all;
}
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block path traversal patterns
- Restrict file permissions on sensitive directories and implement strict access controls
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Userpro version. If version is 5.1.9 or lower, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get userpro --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify Userpro plugin version is 5.2.0 or higher in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing '.../...//' patterns in URL parameters
- Access attempts to sensitive files like wp-config.php, /etc/passwd
Network Indicators:
- Unusual file access patterns from single IP addresses
- Multiple failed attempts to access system files
SIEM Query:
source="web_access_logs" AND (url="*.../...//*" OR url="*/etc/passwd*" OR url="*/wp-config.php*")