Vulnerability Report
Plugin Critical Patch path listed CVE-2024-6386

WPML Multilingual CMS <= 4.6.12 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Remote Code Execution via Twig Server-Side Template Injection

The WPML plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in all versions up to, and including, 4.6.12 via Twig Server-Side Template Injection. This is due to missing input validation and sanitization on the render function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to execute code on the server.

Quick Answer

CVE-2024-6386 is a critical severity with CVSS 9.9 Remote Code Execution issue affecting the Plugin WPML. It affects Versions up to 4.6.12 and is fixed in 4.6.13.

Published
Aug 21, 2024
Last Updated
Aug 22, 2024
Slug
sitepress-multilingual-cms
Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 4.6.13, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

CVE-2024-6386 is tracked for the Plugin WPML as critical severity with CVSS 9.9. The affected range is Versions up to 4.6.12. Update WPML to 4.6.13 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
Remote Code Execution
Primary Fixed Version
4.6.13
Primary Affected Range
Versions up to 4.6.12
Tracking ID
CVE-2024-6386
Detailed Metadata
Software Type Plugin
Software Slug
sitepress-multilingual-cms View on wordpress.org
CVE CVE-2024-6386
Patched Versions
4.6.13
Affected Versions
Versions up to 4.6.12
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