CVE-2024-50434: Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') in themehorse NewsCard
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in themehorse NewsCard newscard.This issue affects NewsCard: from n/a through <= 1.3.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability CVE-2024-50434 affects the themehorse NewsCard plugin for PHP, versions up to 1.3. It arises from improper validation or control of filenames passed to PHP include or require statements, enabling remote file inclusion. This flaw can be exploited remotely without privileges and requires user interaction, with a high attack complexity. Successful exploitation can lead to full compromise of the affected system, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or vendor advisory has been provided yet, and no exploits are currently known in the wild.
Potential Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system by including malicious remote files. This can lead to complete system compromise, data theft, or service disruption. The CVSS score of 7.5 reflects high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. However, no active exploitation has been reported so far.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider disabling or removing the vulnerable NewsCard plugin or restricting access to affected endpoints to trusted users only. Monitor for updates from themehorse and apply patches promptly once available.
CVE-2024-50434: Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') in themehorse NewsCard
Description
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in themehorse NewsCard newscard.This issue affects NewsCard: from n/a through <= 1.3.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability CVE-2024-50434 affects the themehorse NewsCard plugin for PHP, versions up to 1.3. It arises from improper validation or control of filenames passed to PHP include or require statements, enabling remote file inclusion. This flaw can be exploited remotely without privileges and requires user interaction, with a high attack complexity. Successful exploitation can lead to full compromise of the affected system, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or vendor advisory has been provided yet, and no exploits are currently known in the wild.
Potential Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system by including malicious remote files. This can lead to complete system compromise, data theft, or service disruption. The CVSS score of 7.5 reflects high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. However, no active exploitation has been reported so far.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider disabling or removing the vulnerable NewsCard plugin or restricting access to affected endpoints to trusted users only. Monitor for updates from themehorse and apply patches promptly once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2024-10-24T07:25:50.579Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69cd74eae6bfc5ba1df01c06
Added to database: 4/1/2026, 7:41:30 PM
Last enriched: 5/12/2026, 5:00:24 AM
Last updated: 5/21/2026, 8:02:05 PM
Views: 22
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