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CVE-2024-3136:
WordPress vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
The MasterStudy LMS plugin for WordPress (CVE-2024-3136) contains a Local File Inclusion vulnerability affecting all versions up to and including 3.3.3. The vulnerability was disclosed on April 9, 2024, and impacts the WordPress plugin developed by StylemixThemes (NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability exists in the 'template' parameter functionality of the plugin. It allows unauthenticated attackers to include and execute arbitrary files on the server, potentially leading to the execution of any PHP code contained within those files. The vulnerability has received a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H (NVD).
Impact
The vulnerability can be exploited to bypass access controls, obtain sensitive data, or achieve code execution, particularly in scenarios where images and other 'safe' file types can be uploaded and included. The critical severity rating indicates the potential for complete system compromise (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
Users should immediately update to version 3.3.4 or later of the MasterStudy LMS plugin. The vulnerability has been patched in the updated version (NVD).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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