How severe is CVE-2024-49690?

CVE-2024-49690 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-49690 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-49690?

CVE-2024-49690 affects Qodeinteractive Qi Blocks. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-49690?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-49690 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-49690 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-43542.

When was CVE-2024-49690 published?

CVE-2024-49690 was published on 2024-10-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-49690

CVE-2024-49690 is a high-severity vulnerability in Qodeinteractive Qi Blocks with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-98.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-43542
Weakness: CWE-98
Affected product: Qodeinteractive Qi Blocks
Published: 2024-10-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in Qode Qi Blocks qi-blocks.This issue affects Qi Blocks: from n/a through <= 1.3.2.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-49690?: Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in Qode Qi Blocks qi-blocks.This issue affects Qi Blocks: from n/a through <= 1.3.2.
How severe is CVE-2024-49690?: CVE-2024-49690 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-49690 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-49690?: CVE-2024-49690 affects Qodeinteractive Qi Blocks. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-49690?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-49690 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-49690 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-43542.
When was CVE-2024-49690 published?: CVE-2024-49690 was published on 2024-10-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/qi-blocks/vulnerability/wordpress-qi-blocks-plugin-1-3-2-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:qodeinteractive:qi_blocks:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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