CVE-2024-56286
📋 TL;DR
This path traversal vulnerability in Classic Addons for WPBakery Page Builder allows attackers to include arbitrary PHP files from the server's filesystem. It affects WordPress sites using the Classic Addons plugin versions up to 3.0, potentially leading to remote code execution.
💻 Affected Systems
- Classic Addons – WPBakery Page Builder Addons
⚠️ 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 remote code execution, data exfiltration, and complete site takeover.
Likely Case
Sensitive file disclosure (configuration files, database credentials) and limited code execution.
If Mitigated
Unauthorized file read access but no code execution due to proper file permissions.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires understanding of path traversal techniques and WordPress plugin structure.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version after 3.0
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'Classic Addons – WPBakery Page Builder Addons'. 4. Click 'Update Now' if available. 5. If no update available, deactivate and remove the plugin.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Classic Addons Plugin
allTemporarily deactivate the vulnerable plugin until patched.
wp plugin deactivate classic-addons-wpbakery-page-builder-addons
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block path traversal patterns
- Restrict file system permissions and disable PHP execution in upload directories
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin → Plugins → Classic Addons version. If version is 3.0 or lower, you are vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get classic-addons-wpbakery-page-builder-addons --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is higher than 3.0 and test file inclusion attempts return errors.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file path patterns in web server logs (e.g., '../../', '%2e%2e%2f')
- Requests to plugin PHP files with path parameters
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing directory traversal sequences targeting plugin endpoints
SIEM Query:
web.url:*classic-addons* AND (web.url:*..* OR web.url:*%2e%2e*)