CVE-2024-56230
📋 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 Dynamic Product Category Grid, Slider for WooCommerce plugin versions up to 1.1.3, potentially leading to sensitive information disclosure or code execution.
💻 Affected Systems
- Dynamic Product Category Grid, Slider for WooCommerce
⚠️ 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
Full server compromise through local file inclusion leading to remote code execution, data theft, and complete site takeover.
Likely Case
Sensitive file disclosure (configuration files, database credentials) and limited code execution within web server context.
If Mitigated
No impact if proper file permissions and web server configurations prevent access to sensitive files.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple HTTP requests can trigger the vulnerability. Public exploit details available through security advisories.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.1.4 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel
2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins
3. Find 'Dynamic Product Category Grid, Slider for WooCommerce'
4. Click 'Update Now' if update available
5. If no update available, deactivate and delete plugin, then install fresh version 1.1.4+ from WordPress repository
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable plugin
allTemporarily disable the plugin until patched version is available
wp plugin deactivate dynamic-product-categories-design
Restrict PHP include paths
linuxConfigure PHP to restrict include paths to specific directories
php_admin_value open_basedir "/var/www/html:/tmp"
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block requests containing path traversal patterns
- Restrict file permissions on sensitive configuration files and disable dangerous PHP functions
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins for plugin version 1.1.3 or earlierCheck Version:
wp plugin get dynamic-product-categories-design --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is 1.1.4 or later in WordPress admin panel📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing '../' patterns or unusual file paths in query parameters
- PHP warnings about failed file inclusions
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with path traversal sequences in parameters
- Unusual file access patterns from single IP
SIEM Query:
source="web_access.log" AND (uri="*../*" OR uri="*..\\*" OR uri="*%2e%2e%2f*")