CVE-2024-56282
📋 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 WPMozo Addons Lite for Elementor plugin. Attackers can potentially read sensitive files or execute code.
💻 Affected Systems
- WPMozo Addons Lite for Elementor
⚠️ 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 files like configuration files, potentially leading to credential theft.
If Mitigated
Limited file access restricted by server permissions, minimal impact with proper file system controls.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires understanding of PHP file inclusion vulnerabilities and WordPress plugin structure.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version after 1.1.0
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find WPMozo Addons Lite for Elementor. 4. Click 'Update Now' if available. 5. If no update available, deactivate and remove the plugin.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Plugin
WordPressTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched version is available.
wp plugin deactivate wpmozo-addons-lite-for-elementor
Restrict File Access
allImplement web application firewall rules to block suspicious file inclusion patterns.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Remove the WPMozo Addons Lite for Elementor plugin completely
- Implement strict file system permissions and disable PHP's allow_url_include directive
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Installed Plugins for WPMozo Addons Lite for Elementor version 1.1.0 or earlier.Check Version:
wp plugin get wpmozo-addons-lite-for-elementor --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is greater than 1.1.0 in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual PHP include/require statements in web server logs
- Access attempts to sensitive files via plugin endpoints
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with file path traversal patterns to plugin-specific URLs
SIEM Query:
source="web_server" AND (uri="*wpmozo*" AND (uri="*../*" OR uri="*php://*" OR uri="*file=*"))