CVE-2024-43261: CWE-98 Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') in Hamed Naderfar Compute Links
CVE-2024-43261 is a critical vulnerability in the PHP program Compute Links by Hamed Naderfar, involving improper control of filenames used in include/require statements. This flaw allows remote attackers to perform PHP Remote File Inclusion, potentially leading to full system compromise. The vulnerability affects versions up to 1. 2. 1. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet. The CVSS score of 9. 6 indicates a high-impact, network-exploitable vulnerability requiring user interaction. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2024-43261) in Hamed Naderfar's Compute Links product arises from improper validation of filenames used in PHP include or require statements, classified as CWE-98. It enables remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary remote PHP files, leading to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The issue affects versions through 1.2.1 and is exploitable over the network without privileges, though user interaction is required. The CVSS 3.1 vector is AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H, reflecting critical severity. No patch or official remediation has been disclosed by the vendor as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can result in remote code execution, full system compromise, and complete loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without authentication but requires user interaction. No known active exploits have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should consider disabling or restricting access to the vulnerable functionality to prevent remote file inclusion. Monitor for vendor updates and apply patches promptly once released.
CVE-2024-43261: CWE-98 Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') in Hamed Naderfar Compute Links
Description
CVE-2024-43261 is a critical vulnerability in the PHP program Compute Links by Hamed Naderfar, involving improper control of filenames used in include/require statements. This flaw allows remote attackers to perform PHP Remote File Inclusion, potentially leading to full system compromise. The vulnerability affects versions up to 1. 2. 1. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet. The CVSS score of 9. 6 indicates a high-impact, network-exploitable vulnerability requiring user interaction. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2024-43261) in Hamed Naderfar's Compute Links product arises from improper validation of filenames used in PHP include or require statements, classified as CWE-98. It enables remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary remote PHP files, leading to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The issue affects versions through 1.2.1 and is exploitable over the network without privileges, though user interaction is required. The CVSS 3.1 vector is AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H, reflecting critical severity. No patch or official remediation has been disclosed by the vendor as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can result in remote code execution, full system compromise, and complete loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without authentication but requires user interaction. No known active exploits have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should consider disabling or restricting access to the vulnerable functionality to prevent remote file inclusion. Monitor for vendor updates and apply patches promptly once released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2024-08-09T09:20:48.471Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69f165cacbff5d86104b501f
Added to database: 4/29/2026, 1:58:34 AM
Last enriched: 4/29/2026, 3:06:58 AM
Last updated: 4/29/2026, 6:01:17 AM
Views: 3
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