CVE-2024-52501 HIGH

CVE-2024-52501: WordPress Office Locator plugin <= 1.3.0 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability

Vendor Webbytemplate
Product Office Locator
Weakness CWE-98 · PHP file inclusion
Published November 28, 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 WebbyTemplate Office Locator office-locator.This issue affects Office Locator: from n/a through <= 1.3.0.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Office Locator versions 1.3.0 and earlier contain a code injection vulnerability that allows authenticated users with low privileges to execute arbitrary code on the site. The vulnerability requires high attack complexity but grants full control over confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 1.3.0 immediately.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Run arbitrary code on the site with full access to data and system functions.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Compromised site can have data stolen, modified, or deleted; attacker gains administrative control.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege authenticated account; no user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

November 28, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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