CVE-2026-24538
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a PHP Local File Inclusion vulnerability in the Omnipress WordPress plugin. Attackers can exploit improper filename control in include/require statements to read sensitive files on the server. All WordPress sites using Omnipress version 1.6.6 or earlier are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- Omnipress 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
Full server compromise through reading sensitive files like /etc/passwd, database credentials, or executing arbitrary PHP code leading to remote code execution.
Likely Case
Information disclosure of sensitive server files, potentially exposing credentials, configuration files, or source code.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if file permissions are properly restricted and web server runs with minimal privileges.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple exploitation via crafted HTTP requests. Public exploit code is available in vulnerability databases.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.6.7 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/omnipress/vulnerability/wordpress-omnipress-plugin-1-6-6-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 Omnipress plugin. 4. Click 'Update Now' if update available. 5. If no update appears, manually download version 1.6.7+ from WordPress repository and replace plugin files.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Omnipress Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate omnipress
Restrict PHP File Functions
linuxAdd PHP configuration to disable dangerous functions
Add to php.ini: disable_functions = include, require, include_once, require_once
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block LFI patterns in requests
- Restrict web server user permissions to prevent reading sensitive system files
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel → Plugins → Omnipress version. If version is 1.6.6 or lower, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get omnipress --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify Omnipress plugin version is 1.6.7 or higher in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- HTTP requests with suspicious file paths in parameters
- Multiple failed attempts to access /etc/passwd or other sensitive files
- Unusual include/require errors in PHP logs
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing '../' sequences or absolute file paths
- Requests to Omnipress endpoints with file parameters
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND (uri="*omnipress*" AND (param="*../*" OR param="*/etc/*" OR param="*C:\\*"))