7.5
CWE
22
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2024-38735: WordPress Event post plugin <= 5.9.5 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability

First published: Fri Jul 12 2024(Updated: )

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in N.O.U.S. Open Useful and Simple Event post allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Event post: from n/a through 5.9.5.

Credit: audit@patchstack.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
N.O.U.S. Open Useful and Simple Event post<=5.9.5
WordPress Event post plugin<=5.9.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-38735?

    CVE-2024-38735 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for local file inclusion exploits.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-38735?

    To fix CVE-2024-38735, update your N.O.U.S. Open Useful and Simple Event post software or the WordPress Event post plugin to version 5.9.6 or later.

  • What types of software are affected by CVE-2024-38735?

    CVE-2024-38735 affects N.O.U.S. Open Useful and Simple Event post and the WordPress Event post plugin up to version 5.9.5.

  • What exploit does CVE-2024-38735 enable?

    CVE-2024-38735 enables attackers to perform local file inclusion, which can lead to unauthorized file access on the server.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-38735 if I cannot update immediately?

    Until you can update, consider restricting access to the affected scripts and reviewing your server’s file permissions to mitigate risks.

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