CVE-2024-56281
📋 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 CodeMShop SimplePay payment plugin for WooCommerce. Attackers can potentially read sensitive files or execute arbitrary code.
💻 Affected Systems
- CodeMShop 워드프레스 결제 심플페이 (pgall-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
Remote code execution leading to complete server compromise, data theft, and website defacement.
Likely Case
Local file inclusion allowing reading of sensitive configuration files (wp-config.php, /etc/passwd) and potential information disclosure.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if file permissions are restrictive and web server runs with minimal privileges.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires understanding of PHP file inclusion vulnerabilities and WordPress plugin structure.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version after 5.2.0
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/pgall-for-woocommerce/vulnerability/wordpress-plugin-5-2-0-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 'SimplePay for WooCommerce' plugin. 4. Click 'Update Now' if update available. 5. Alternatively, download latest version from WordPress repository and replace plugin files.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable plugin
allTemporarily deactivate the SimplePay plugin until patched
Restrict PHP file functions
LinuxUse PHP configuration to disable dangerous functions
php_admin_value open_basedir /var/www/html
php_admin_value disable_functions "include,require,include_once,require_once"
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block file inclusion patterns
- Restrict file system permissions to web server user and disable directory traversal
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin → Plugins → Installed Plugins for 'SimplePay for WooCommerce' version 5.2.0 or earlierCheck Version:
wp plugin list --name='pgall-for-woocommerce' --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is greater than 5.2.0 in WordPress admin panel📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual PHP include/require statements in web server logs
- Requests containing '../' or file path traversal patterns
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with file path parameters targeting plugin endpoints
SIEM Query:
source="web_server_logs" AND ("include.php" OR "require.php" OR "../") AND uri="*pgall*"