CVE-2024-7135
CVE-2024-7135 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Tainacan with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-862.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-48110
- Weakness: CWE-862
- Affected product: Tainacan
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Tainacan plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the 'get_file' function in all versions up to, and including, 0.21.7. The function is also vulnerable to directory traversal. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-7135?
- The Tainacan plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the 'get_file' function in all versions up to, and including, 0.21.7. The function is also vulnerable to directory traversal. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.
- How severe is CVE-2024-7135?
- CVE-2024-7135 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2024-7135 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-7135?
- CVE-2024-7135 affects Tainacan. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-7135?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2024-7135 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-7135 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-48110.
- When was CVE-2024-7135 published?
- CVE-2024-7135 was published on 2024-07-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/tainacan/trunk/classes/api/endpoints/class-tainacan-rest-background-processes-controller.php#L370
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/tainacan/trunk/classes/api/endpoints/class-tainacan-rest-background-processes-controller.php#L378
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3127693/
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/e4dd0c6a-75af-4b53-ac13-fc4ef0e9001d?source=cve
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:tainacan:tainacan:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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