CVE-2024-6459

Name: CVE-2024-6459
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-08-17T06:15:03.973+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.02%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-6459 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The News Element Elementor Blog Magazine WordPress plugin before 1.0.6 is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion via the template parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attacker to include and execute PHP files on the server, allowing the execution of any PHP code in those files.. EPSS estimates a 1.02% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The News Element Elementor Blog Magazine WordPress plugin before 1.0.6 is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion via the template parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attacker to include and execute PHP files on the server, allowing the execution of any PHP code in those files.

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

1.02%

59.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Webangon	News Element	< 1.0.6

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/330359fa-d085-4923-b5a8-c0e2e5267247/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 17, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-6459?

How severe is CVE-2024-6459?

CVE-2024-6459 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.02% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-6459?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST