Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-24538 affects the WordPress Omnipress plugin and may let a logged-in attacker include local server files through unsafe PHP include handling. The CVSS score is 7.5 high, reflecting possible confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. Public sources do not show known active exploitation or a named fixed version.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority WordPress plugin risk if Omnipress is deployed. Prioritize inventory and temporary removal where business impact is low. Do not assume active compromise from the available evidence, but act promptly because the potential impact is high.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-98 improper control of filenames in PHP include/require statements, resulting in PHP Local File Inclusion. It affects omnipressteam Omnipress through version 1.6.7 per the CVE description. CVSS 3.1 is 7.5 with AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites running the Omnipress plugin at versions through 1.6.7. The source metadata has some inconsistency, including a Patchstack URL referencing 1.6.6, so teams should verify installed versions against vendor or Patchstack guidance.
Exploitation context
The CVSS vector indicates network access, high attack complexity, low privileges required, and no user interaction. KEV is false, and the provided sources do not state active exploitation. Successful exploitation could be serious because local file inclusion can expose sensitive data or affect application behavior.
Researcher notes
Evidence is incomplete on remediation. The CVE says affected through 1.6.7, while the Patchstack reference URL mentions 1.6.6. The description also labels CWE-98 remote file inclusion terminology while stating local file inclusion. Validate against current vendor/Patchstack data before final remediation decisions.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Omnipress plugin and record installed versions.
- If Omnipress is not required, disable or remove it pending vendor guidance.
- Check Patchstack and the plugin vendor for a fixed version or official advisory.
- Restrict WordPress administrative access and reduce unnecessary low-privilege accounts.
- Monitor web logs for unusual requests targeting Omnipress functionality.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Omnipress is installed on each WordPress instance.
- Compare installed versions with the CVE affected range through 1.6.7.
- Review Patchstack and CVE records for updated affected-version and fix information.
- Verify whether any compensating controls limit access to vulnerable plugin features.
- Look for unexplained file access errors or suspicious plugin-related requests in logs.
Public sources used
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- High
- CVSS
- 7.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/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:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H1.65.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.5HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/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.