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CVE-2024-12849

7.5 · HIGH

The Error Log Viewer By WP Guru plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Read in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.1.3 via the wp_ajax_nopriv_elvwp_log_download AJAX action.

Published Jan 7, 2025CWE-22EPSS 48.05%

Overview

CVE-2024-12849 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 7, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Error Log Viewer By WP Guru plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Read in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.1.3 via the wp_ajax_nopriv_elvwp_log_download AJAX action. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refplugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/error-log-viewer-wp/tags/1.0.1.3/error-log-viewer-wp.php#L295Refplugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/error-log-viewer-wp/tags/1.0.1.3/error-log-viewer-wp.php#L479Refplugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=3215563%40error-log-viewer-wp&new=3215563%40error-log-viewer-wp&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=#file10Refwww.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/57888e36-3a61-4452-b4ea-9db9e422dc2d?source=cve

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-12849?

CVE-2024-12849 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 7, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-12849?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-12849?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2024-12849?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2024-12849 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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