Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2024-38735 is a high-severity file inclusion issue in the WordPress Event post plugin through version 5.9.5. An unauthenticated network attacker could potentially read sensitive server-side files. The supplied sources do not show active exploitation or a specific fixed version.
Executive priority
Treat this as a near-term remediation item for public WordPress sites. It is not KEV-listed in the supplied data, but unauthenticated reachability and high confidentiality impact justify prompt inventory and action.
Technical view
The CVE describes improper filename control in PHP include/require handling, classified as CWE-98. CVSS 3.1 is 7.5 with network access, low complexity, no privileges, and no user interaction. Impact is listed as high confidentiality impact only.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress installations using Bastien Ho Event post plugin versions up to and including 5.9.5. Public-facing WordPress sites should be prioritized for inventory and remediation review.
Exploitation context
The source bundle marks CISA KEV as false. No provided source states active exploitation, public exploit availability, or observed attacks. The risk is still meaningful because the CVSS vector indicates unauthenticated remote reachability.
Researcher notes
The bundle contains inconsistent wording: the title says local file inclusion, while the description references PHP remote file inclusion. Use the CVE, CVSS vector, CWE-98, and Patchstack entries as grounding, and avoid assuming code execution without stronger evidence.
Mitigation direction
- Identify all WordPress sites running the Event post plugin.
- Check vendor and Patchstack guidance for a fixed release or official workaround.
- Update the plugin if a fixed version is available from trusted sources.
- Disable or remove the plugin if no fix is available and business impact permits.
- Review server file permissions to limit sensitive file exposure.
Validation and detection
- Confirm installed Event post plugin versions across WordPress assets.
- Flag any instance at version 5.9.5 or earlier.
- Check web server logs for unusual plugin-related file access attempts.
- Verify whether the site is internet-facing or otherwise externally reachable.
- Document remediation status and exception rationale for each affected site.
Public sources used
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- High
- CVSS
- 7.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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SSVC decision data
CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N3.93.6PatchstackVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.5HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Vulnerability timeline
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ADP provider summaries
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/event-post/vulnerability/wordpress-event-post-plugin-5-9-5-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cveCVE reference, Patchstack · vdb-entry
- https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/event-post/wordpress-event-post-plugin-5-9-5-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cveCVE reference, CVE · vdb-entry, x_transferred
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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.