CVE-2024-3809
Porto Theme - Functionality <= 3.0.9 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Local File Inclusion via Post Meta
Record summary
CVE-2024-3809 has a selected CVSS score of 8.8 (high). VulnCheck reports CVE-2024-3809 use in known ransomware campaigns.
Description
The Porto Theme - Functionality plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 3.0.9 via the 'slideshow_type' post meta. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level and above permissions, 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 php file type can be uploaded and included.
Exploitation context
Known exploitation
- VulnCheck KEV
- Listed · Mar 19, 2025 · VulnCheck
- Reported exploitation
- Observed · VulnCheck
- Ransomware use
- Observed · VulnCheck
CISA SSVC decision
CISA Coordinator · SSVC 2.0.3 · Evaluated Jun 12, 2024 · Source: CVE List
Affected products and versions
3| Product | Source | Version range | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Porto Theme - FunctionalityBrowse P-THEMES / Porto Theme - FunctionalityDefault status: unaffected | CVE List | Through 3.0.9 | affected |
Porto Theme for WordPressBrowse Porto / Porto Theme for WordPress | VulnCheck | Version data not supplied | |
functionalityBrowse portotheme / functionalityDefault status: unknown | CVE List | Through 3.0.9 | affected |