CVE-2024-48029 HIGH

CVE-2024-48029: WordPress SB Random Posts Widget plugin <= 1.0 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability

Vendor Hung Trang Si
Product SB Random Posts Widget
Weakness CWE-98 · PHP file inclusion
Published October 16, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

7.5/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity High
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in Hung Trang Si SB Random Posts Widget sb-random-posts-widget allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects SB Random Posts Widget: from n/a through <= 1.0.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

SB Random Posts Widget versions 1.0 and earlier contain a code injection vulnerability. An attacker with low-level site access can inject and execute arbitrary code, gaining full control over the site's data and functionality. The vulnerability requires network access and some technical setup but does not require user interaction. Sites running this widget should update immediately.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Run arbitrary code on the site and access or modify all site data.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Complete site compromise: attacker can steal data, modify content, create admin accounts, or take the site offline.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker needs low-level site access (e.g., subscriber or contributor account); network access required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

October 16, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated