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Plain-English summary
This flaw affects WordPress sites using BoomBox Theme Extensions up to version 1.8.0. A logged-in user with Contributor-level access or higher could cause the site to include local server files, potentially exposing data or enabling code execution when includable PHP files exist.
Executive priority
Treat as a high-priority WordPress exposure where the plugin is present. Prioritize externally reachable sites and environments with many content contributors, because compromise can lead to sensitive data access or server-side code execution.
Technical view
CVE-2024-12859 is a CWE-98 local file inclusion issue in the boombox_listing shortcode type attribute. Wordfence reports authenticated Contributor+ attackers can include and execute arbitrary server files, with full confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact under CVSS 3.1 score 8.8.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress installations with BoomBox Theme Extensions version 1.8.0 or earlier and users able to publish or submit shortcode content. Risk increases where Contributor accounts are broadly assigned or compromised.
Exploitation context
The provided bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. The vulnerability is still serious because it requires only low-privileged authenticated access and no user interaction, but sources do not prove exploitation in the wild.
Researcher notes
The CVE record and Wordfence description provide the affected range and impact. The bundle does not name a specific fixed version, and the affected metadata appears sparse, so remediation should be confirmed against vendor guidance before closure.
Mitigation direction
- Identify all sites using BoomBox Theme Extensions.
- Check vendor changelog and Wordfence for fixed-version guidance.
- Update, remove, or disable vulnerable plugin versions.
- Limit Contributor and higher roles to trusted users.
- Review upload settings and block executable PHP uploads.
Validation and detection
- Confirm installed BoomBox Theme Extensions version on each WordPress site.
- Search content for boombox_listing shortcode usage.
- Review Contributor, Author, Editor, and Administrator accounts.
- Check web and application logs for suspicious shortcode activity.
- Inspect uploads and theme directories for unexpected PHP files.
Public sources used
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- High
- CVSS
- 8.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H2.85.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
8.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
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CWE details
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Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion')
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.