CVE-2024-4441 HIGH

CVE-2024-4441: XML Sitemap & Google News <= 5.4.8 - Unauthenticated Local File Inclusion

Vendor Ravanh
Product XML Sitemap & Google News
Weakness CWE-98 · PHP file inclusion
Published May 9, 2024
Last update April 8, 2026
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CVSS base score

8.1/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity High
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

What the vulnerability does

01Description

The XML Sitemap & Google News plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 5.4.8 via the 'feed' parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers 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.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

May 9, 2024 CVE published
April 8, 2026 Record updated