Vulnerability Description
The WPBakery Visual Composer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 7.7 via the 'layout_name' parameter. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, and with post permissions granted by an Administrator, 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 images and other “safe” file types can be uploaded and included.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wpbakery | Page Builder | < 7.8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://wpbakery.com/Product
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/7fad30c8-fd8a-4cf2-a3aThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-5709?
CVE-2024-5709 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). The WPBakery Visual Composer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 7.7 via the 'layout_name' parameter. This makes it possible for authentica...
How severe is CVE-2024-5709?
CVE-2024-5709 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-5709?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wpbakery Page Builder.