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Plain-English summary
CVE-2024-54270 affects the WordPress Axeptio plugin. A flaw in how PHP files are included may let an unauthenticated remote attacker trigger local file inclusion. Impact is rated high because confidentiality, integrity, and availability could be affected. No provided source confirms active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority WordPress plugin exposure. Prioritize internet-facing sites and environments handling sensitive data. There is no sourced evidence of active exploitation, but the potential impact is high enough to warrant prompt inventory and remediation tracking.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-98: improper control of a filename used in a PHP include/require statement. The CVE describes PHP Local File Inclusion in Axeptio axeptio-sdk-integration through version 2.5.4. CVSS 3.1 is 8.1 with network attack vector, no privileges, no user interaction, and high attack complexity.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites running the Axeptio plugin package axeptio-sdk-integration at affected versions, reported as through 2.5.4. Sites not using this plugin are not indicated as affected by the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as CISA KEV in the provided bundle, and no cited source confirms exploitation in the wild. The CVSS vector indicates remote, unauthenticated exploitation is possible, but attack complexity is high.
Researcher notes
The source bundle contains limited detail. The CVE text says affected through 2.5.4, while the Patchstack URL title references 2.5.1. Validate the exact affected and fixed versions against vendor or Patchstack updates before closing findings.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Axeptio axeptio-sdk-integration plugin.
- Identify plugin versions and prioritize any running 2.5.4 or earlier.
- Check Axeptio, WordPress plugin, or Patchstack guidance for a fixed release.
- Upgrade if a vendor-supported fixed version is available.
- If no fix is available, consider disabling or removing the plugin temporarily.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether the Axeptio plugin is installed on each WordPress instance.
- Record the installed plugin version and compare it to the affected range.
- Review web server and WordPress logs for suspicious file inclusion errors.
- Verify remediation by confirming the plugin is updated, disabled, or removed.
- Monitor vendor and vulnerability database updates for corrected affected-version details.
Public sources used
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- High
- CVSS
- 8.1 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H2.25.9PatchstackVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
8.1HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/axeptio-sdk-integration/vulnerability/wordpress-axeptio-plugin-2-5-1-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cveCVE reference, Patchstack · vdb-entry
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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.