CVE-2024-4441: CWE-98 Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') in ravanh XML Sitemap & Google News
The XML Sitemap & Google News plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 5.4.8 via the 'feed' parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers 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 images and other “safe” file types can be uploaded and included.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-4441 is a Local File Inclusion vulnerability in the ravanh XML Sitemap & Google News WordPress plugin affecting all versions up to 5.4.8. It occurs due to improper control of the filename passed to include/require statements via the 'feed' parameter. This allows unauthenticated attackers to include arbitrary files, including those containing PHP code, leading to code execution on the server. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-98 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to remote code execution, bypass of access controls, and disclosure of sensitive information. The attacker can execute arbitrary PHP code by including crafted files, potentially compromising the entire web server hosting the vulnerable plugin.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the vulnerable plugin's parameters where possible and consider disabling or removing the plugin if it is not essential. Monitor for updates from the vendor or WordPress plugin repository for an official patch.
CVE-2024-4441: CWE-98 Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') in ravanh XML Sitemap & Google News
Description
The XML Sitemap & Google News plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 5.4.8 via the 'feed' parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers 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 images and other “safe” file types can be uploaded and included.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-4441 is a Local File Inclusion vulnerability in the ravanh XML Sitemap & Google News WordPress plugin affecting all versions up to 5.4.8. It occurs due to improper control of the filename passed to include/require statements via the 'feed' parameter. This allows unauthenticated attackers to include arbitrary files, including those containing PHP code, leading to code execution on the server. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-98 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to remote code execution, bypass of access controls, and disclosure of sensitive information. The attacker can execute arbitrary PHP code by including crafted files, potentially compromising the entire web server hosting the vulnerable plugin.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the vulnerable plugin's parameters where possible and consider disabling or removing the plugin if it is not essential. Monitor for updates from the vendor or WordPress plugin repository for an official patch.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-05-02T18:04:09.447Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6b8cb7ef31ef0b5568b3
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:37:16 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 2:34:08 PM
Last updated: 4/11/2026, 8:47:45 PM
Views: 11
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