CVE-2024-56248
📋 TL;DR
This path traversal vulnerability in the WPMasterToolKit WordPress plugin allows attackers to download arbitrary files from the server by manipulating file paths. It affects all WordPress sites using WPMasterToolKit versions up to 1.13.1. The vulnerability requires authentication but could lead to sensitive file exposure.
💻 Affected Systems
- Webdeclic WPMasterToolKit 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
Attackers could download sensitive files like wp-config.php containing database credentials, potentially leading to full site compromise and data exfiltration.
Likely Case
Authenticated users with plugin access could download configuration files, source code, or other sensitive files from the server.
If Mitigated
With proper file permissions and web server restrictions, impact is limited to readable files within the web root.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploit requires authenticated access. Public proof-of-concept demonstrates file download via path traversal.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.13.2 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find WPMasterToolKit and click 'Update Now'. 4. Verify version is 1.13.2 or higher.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable plugin
allTemporarily disable WPMasterToolKit until patched
wp plugin deactivate wpmastertoolkit
Restrict file access via .htaccess
linuxAdd directory traversal protection at web server level
RewriteCond %{REQUEST_URI} \.\. [NC]
RewriteRule .* - [F,L]
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Remove plugin files completely from server
- Implement strict file permission controls (chmod 600 for sensitive files)
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin → Plugins → WPMasterToolKit version. If version ≤1.13.1, vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get wpmastertoolkit --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is 1.13.2 or higher in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file download requests with '../' patterns in URL parameters
- Multiple failed attempts to access wp-config.php or other sensitive files
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with path traversal sequences (../) to plugin endpoints
- Unusual file downloads from authenticated users
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND (url="*../*" OR url="*wp-config.php*") AND user_agent="*WordPress*"