ThemeNectar Salient Core Plugin up to 2.0.7 on WordPress Shortcode nectar_icon filename control

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A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in ThemeNectar Salient Core Plugin up to 2.0.7 on WordPress. This affects the function nectar_icon of the component Shortcode Handler. This manipulation causes filename control. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2024-3812. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available.

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A vulnerability was found in ThemeNectar Salient Core Plugin up to 2.0.7 on WordPress. It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function nectar_icon of the component Shortcode Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a filename control vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-98. The PHP application receives input from an upstream component, but it does not restrict or incorrectly restricts the input before its usage in "require," "include," or similar functions. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The Salient Core plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.7 via the 'nectar_icon' shortcode 'icon_linea' attribute. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level and above permissions, to include and execute arbitrary files on the server, allowing the execution of any PHP code in those files. This can be used to bypass access controls, obtain sensitive data, or achieve code execution in cases where php file type can be uploaded and included.

The weakness was published by István Márton. It is possible to read the advisory at wordfence.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2024-3812 since 04/15/2024. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be launched remotely. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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• WordPress Plugin

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• ThemeNectar

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• Salient Core Plugin

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• 2.0.0
• 2.0.1
• 2.0.2
• 2.0.3
• 2.0.4
• 2.0.5
• 2.0.6
• 2.0.7

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