Vulnerability in Themenectar Salient Shortcodes

CVE-2024-3810

The Salient Shortcodes plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 1.5.3 via the 'icon' shortcode 'image' attribute. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level and above permissions, to include and execute arbitrary files on the server, allowing the execution of any PHP code in those files. This can be used to bypass access controls, obtain sensitive data, or achieve code execution in cases where php file type can be uploaded and included.

EPSS: 0.006 (46.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

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Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-3810?
CVE-2024-3810 is a high-severity vulnerability in Themenectar Salient Shortcodes, classified under PHP Remote File Inclusion. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2024-05-18.
How severe is CVE-2024-3810?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.