CVE-2024-8392
📋 TL;DR
The WordPress Sogrid plugin (versions up to 1.5.2) contains a Local File Inclusion vulnerability via the 'tab' parameter. This allows authenticated attackers with Administrator privileges to include and execute arbitrary PHP files on the server, potentially leading to remote code execution. The vulnerability can also be exploited via CSRF attacks.
💻 Affected Systems
- WordPress Post Grid Layouts with Pagination – Sogrid 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
Full server compromise through arbitrary PHP code execution, data exfiltration, backdoor installation, and complete site takeover.
Likely Case
Unauthorized file access, privilege escalation, and limited code execution within the web server context.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if proper file upload restrictions and server hardening are in place.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires Administrator credentials but CSRF makes it easier to exploit.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.5.3 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/sogrid/trunk/src/admin-panel/views/panel.php
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'Sogrid' plugin. 4. Click 'Update Now' if available. 5. Alternatively, download version 1.5.3+ from WordPress repository and manually update.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Sogrid Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate sogrid
Restrict Admin Access
allImplement IP whitelisting for WordPress admin area
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict file upload restrictions and disable PHP execution in upload directories
- Enable CSRF protection and implement strong authentication controls for admin users
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin → Plugins → Sogrid version. If version is 1.5.2 or lower, you are vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get sogrid --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify Sogrid plugin version is 1.5.3 or higher in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file inclusion requests to panel.php with 'tab' parameter
- PHP file execution from unexpected locations
- Admin user performing unusual file operations
Network Indicators:
- POST requests to /wp-admin/admin.php?page=sogrid with tab parameter containing file paths
- CSRF attacks targeting admin endpoints
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND uri="/wp-admin/admin.php" AND query="page=sogrid" AND query="tab=*"