BoomBox Theme Extensions <= 1.8.0 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Local File Inclusion via Shortcode

8.8
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion')
CVE CVE-2024-12859
CVSS 8.8 (High)
Publicly Published February 3, 2025
Last Updated February 3, 2025
Researcher István Márton - Wordfence

Description

The BoomBox Theme Extensions plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 1.8.0 via the 'boombox_listing' shortcode 'type' attribute. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level and above permissions, 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 php file type can be uploaded and included.

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Vulnerability Details for BoomBox Theme Extensions

Software Type Plugin
Software Slug boombox-theme-extensions
Patched? Yes
Remediation Update to version 1.8.1, or a newer patched version
Affected Version
  • <= 1.8.0
Patched Version
  • 1.8.1

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