Local File Inclusion Vulnerability in BoomBox Theme Extensions for WordPress

CVE-2024-12859

What is CVE-2024-12859?

The BoomBox Theme Extensions plugin for WordPress is susceptible to a Local File Inclusion vulnerability due to improper handling of the 'boombox_listing' shortcode's 'type' attribute. This flaw allows authenticated users with contributor-level permissions to execute arbitrary files on the server. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to bypass access controls, execute malicious PHP code, or access sensitive information by including files directly from the server. It is imperative for users of the BoomBox Theme Extensions to update to the latest version to mitigate the risk associated with this vulnerability.

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