WP Automatic - Path Traversal (CVE-2024-27954)
Description
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in WP Automatic Automatic allows Path Traversal, Server Side Request Forgery.This issue affects Automatic: from n/a through 3.92.0.
psychologyCrowdSec Analysis
CVE-2024-27954 is a high-severity vulnerability in the WP Automatic plugin that allows attackers to perform path traversal and server-side request forgery, potentially leading to unauthorized file access or server interaction.
CrowdSec has been tracking this vulnerability and its exploits since 13th of November 2024.
Insights from the CrowdSec network reveal that the attackers trying to exploit CVE-2024-27954 are composed of a fairly even mix of opportunistic and targeted actors. Some attackers employ preliminary reconnaissance, while others use indiscriminate scanning. Data from the CrowdSec community also indicates a gradual decrease in attacks targeting CVE-2024-27954. While still present in the wild, exploitation levels have dropped noticeably week-over-week. This may signal that the vulnerability is becoming less relevant or that defenses are improving fast enough for attackers to lose interest.
Observed exploitation attempts are characterized by requests crafted to abuse directory traversal within the plugin.
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| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CVE Published | 2024-05-17 |
| Rule Released | 2024-11-13 |
| CrowdSec First Seen | 2024-11-26 |