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CVE-2024-56278: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') in Smackcoders Inc., WP Ultimate Exporter

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Critical
VulnerabilityCVE-2024-56278cvecve-2024-56278
Published: Tue Jan 07 2025 (01/07/2025, 10:49:24 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Smackcoders Inc.,
Product: WP Ultimate Exporter

Description

Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') vulnerability in Smackcoders Inc., WP Ultimate Exporter wp-ultimate-exporter allows PHP Remote File Inclusion.This issue affects WP Ultimate Exporter: from n/a through <= 2.9.1.

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AILast updated: 05/01/2026, 07:09:55 UTC

Technical Analysis

The WP Ultimate Exporter plugin for WordPress, versions up to 2.9.1, contains an improper control of code generation vulnerability classified as code injection. This flaw enables PHP Remote File Inclusion, which can allow an attacker with high privileges to execute arbitrary code remotely, potentially leading to full system compromise. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 9.1, reflecting critical severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, and complete impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can result in remote code execution through PHP Remote File Inclusion, allowing attackers to fully compromise the affected WordPress environment. This includes unauthorized disclosure, modification, or destruction of data and disruption of service. The critical CVSS score indicates a severe impact on affected systems.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch or official fix information is provided, users should monitor Smackcoders Inc. communications for updates. In the meantime, restrict access to high-privilege accounts and consider disabling or removing the WP Ultimate Exporter plugin if not essential.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Patchstack
Date Reserved
2024-12-18T19:04:43.976Z
Cvss Version
null
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 69cd75cfe6bfc5ba1df07d2c

Added to database: 4/1/2026, 7:45:19 PM

Last enriched: 5/1/2026, 7:09:55 AM

Last updated: 5/20/2026, 8:57:48 PM

Views: 17

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