CVE-2024-50434 HIGH

CVE-2024-50434: WordPress NewsCard theme <= 1.3 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability

Vendor Themehorse
Product NewsCard
Weakness CWE-98 · PHP file inclusion
Published October 28, 2024
Last update May 11, 2026
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CVSS base score

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

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/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 themehorse NewsCard newscard.This issue affects NewsCard: from n/a through <= 1.3.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

NewsCard versions 1.3 and earlier contain a vulnerability that allows an attacker to read sensitive data, modify site content, or disrupt service. The attack requires the victim to visit a malicious link or page. The vulnerability stems from improper input handling that does not adequately restrict dangerous operations.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read sensitive data, modify site content, or cause the site to become unavailable.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Site data and content integrity compromised; users may experience service disruption or data exposure.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Victim must click a malicious link or visit an attacker-controlled page; no authentication required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

October 28, 2024 CVE published
May 11, 2026 Record updated