CVE-2024-5456
CVE-2024-5456 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-22.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-46672
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Panda Video plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.0 via the 'selected_button' parameter. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, 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 images and other “safe” file types can be uploaded and included.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-5456?
- The Panda Video plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.0 via the 'selected_button' parameter. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, 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 images and other “safe” file types can be uploaded and included.
- How severe is CVE-2024-5456?
- CVE-2024-5456 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2024-5456 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-5456?
- 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-2024-5456 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-5456 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-46672.
- When was CVE-2024-5456 published?
- CVE-2024-5456 was published on 2024-07-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/pandavideo/trunk/includes/widgets/PandaButton.php#L237
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?old_path=/pandavideo/tags/1.4.0&new_path=/pandavideo/tags/1.4.1&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=#file8
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/94ab250a-387c-431e-9b75-16ede94bf0ef?source=cve
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