CVE-2024-12811: Traveler <= 3.1.8 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Local File Inclusion via Shortcode
Description
The Traveler theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 3.1.8 via the 'hotel_alone_slider' shortcode 'style' 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.
Classification
CVE ID: CVE-2024-12811
CVSS Base Severity: HIGH
CVSS Base Score: 8.8
CVSS Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Problem Types
CWE-98 Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion')Affected Products
Vendor: ShineTheme
Product: Travel Booking WordPress Theme
Exploit Prediction Scoring System (EPSS)
EPSS Score: 0.1% (probability of being exploited)
EPSS Percentile: 24.34% (scored less or equal to compared to others)
EPSS Date: 2025-03-28 (when was this score calculated)
References
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-12811https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/a09298b3-3b5c-4a92-9332-79ff83234479?source=cve
https://travelerwp.com/traveler-changelog/