CVE-2024-5456: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in pandavideo Panda Video
The Panda Video plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.0 via the 'selected_button' parameter. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, 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
The Panda Video plugin for WordPress suffers from a Local File Inclusion vulnerability (CWE-22) in all versions up to and including 1.4.0. Authenticated attackers with Contributor or higher privileges can exploit the 'selected_button' parameter to include arbitrary files on the server. This can lead to execution of arbitrary PHP code, bypassing access controls and exposing sensitive information. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, indicating high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and requiring low privileges but no user interaction.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated user with Contributor-level access or above to execute arbitrary PHP code on the server hosting the Panda Video plugin. This can result in full compromise of the affected WordPress site, including unauthorized data access, privilege escalation, and persistent code execution. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict Contributor-level access and above to trusted users only. Consider disabling or removing the Panda Video plugin if not essential. Monitor for updates from the vendor and apply patches promptly once available.
CVE-2024-5456: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in pandavideo Panda Video
Description
The Panda Video plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.0 via the 'selected_button' parameter. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, 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.
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Technical Analysis
The Panda Video plugin for WordPress suffers from a Local File Inclusion vulnerability (CWE-22) in all versions up to and including 1.4.0. Authenticated attackers with Contributor or higher privileges can exploit the 'selected_button' parameter to include arbitrary files on the server. This can lead to execution of arbitrary PHP code, bypassing access controls and exposing sensitive information. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, indicating high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and requiring low privileges but no user interaction.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated user with Contributor-level access or above to execute arbitrary PHP code on the server hosting the Panda Video plugin. This can result in full compromise of the affected WordPress site, including unauthorized data access, privilege escalation, and persistent code execution. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict Contributor-level access and above to trusted users only. Consider disabling or removing the Panda Video plugin if not essential. Monitor for updates from the vendor and apply patches promptly once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-05-28T22:55:45.484Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6be8b7ef31ef0b55c024
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:38:48 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 2:43:47 PM
Last updated: 4/11/2026, 11:25:34 PM
Views: 9
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