CVE-2024-43261

Name: CVE-2024-43261
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-08-19T18:15:11.97+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.6/10EPSS 0.51%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-43261 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.6/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in Hamed Naderfar Compute Links allows PHP Remote File Inclusion.This issue affects Compute Links: from n/a through 1.2.1.. EPSS estimates a 0.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in Hamed Naderfar Compute Links allows PHP Remote File Inclusion.This issue affects Compute Links: from n/a through 1.2.1.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.6/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.51%

39.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-98

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/compute-links/wordpress-compute-links-plugin-1-2-1-remote-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Timeline

Published: Aug 19, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-43261?

How severe is CVE-2024-43261?

CVE-2024-43261 has a CVSS score of 9.6/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-43261?

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Source: NVD / NIST