CVE-2024-4936

Name: CVE-2024-4936
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-06-14T05:15:49.4+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.03%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-4936 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Canto plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 3.0.8 via the abspath parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to include remote files on the server, resulting in code execution. EPSS estimates a 1.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Canto plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 3.0.8 via the abspath parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to include remote files on the server, resulting in code execution. This required allow_url_include to be enabled on the target site in order to exploit.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.03%

59.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-98

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Canto	Canto	< 3.0.9

References

Timeline

Published: Jun 14, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-4936?

How severe is CVE-2024-4936?

CVE-2024-4936 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.03% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-4936?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2024-4936?

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Source: NVD / NIST