CVE-2024-4551

Public Exploit

Video Gallery – YouTube Playlist, Channel Gallery by YotuWP <= 1.3.13 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Arbitrary File Inclusion via Shortcode

Description

The Video Gallery – YouTube Playlist, Channel Gallery by YotuWP plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.13 via the display function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor access and higher, to include and execute arbitrary php 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.

6.4

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 0.69% Top 30%

Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com

Affected: yotuwp Video Gallery – YouTube Playlist, Channel Gallery by YotuWP

References

Link	Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/a4c7c932-5955-4fce-a64d-3b5c5de95356?source=cve	third party advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/yotuwp-easy-youtube-embed/trunk/inc/views.php#L828	patch
https://swisskyrepo.github.io/PayloadsAllTheThings/File%20Inclusion/#lfi-to-rce-via-php-pearcmd	exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-4551?: CVE-2024-4551 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-4551?: To fix CVE-2024-4551, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-4551 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2024-4551 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-4551?: CVE-2024-4551 affects yotuwp Video Gallery – YouTube Playlist, Channel Gallery by YotuWP.

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