CVE-2024-12571Network attack vector

Unauthenticated code execution via sl_engine file inclusion

Published Dec 20, 2024 · Updated Dec 20, 2024

Local file inclusion in Moaluko Store Locator 3.98.9 allows remote attackers to execute server-side PHP through the sl_engine parameter. The include path in sl-functions.php uses the attacker-controlled sl_engine value to select a file without restricting it to an approved filename or directory. Code execution requires a suitable local file, such as an uploaded image containing PHP; otherwise the flaw can expose included-file data or bypass access controls.

CVSS severity9.8
Critical
EPSS probability0.90%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

Local file inclusion in Moaluko Store Locator 3.98.9 allows remote attackers to execute server-side PHP through the sl_engine parameter. The include path in sl-functions.php uses the attacker-controlled sl_engine value to select a file without restricting it to an approved filename or directory. Code execution requires a suitable local file, such as an uploaded image containing PHP; otherwise the flaw can expose included-file data or bypass access controls.

The record

CVE
CVE-2024-12571
Published
Dec 20, 2024
Updated
Dec 20, 2024
Vendor
Viadat Creations
Product
Store Locator for WordPress with Google Maps – LotsOfLocales
Classifications
CWE-98, T1190
Attack vector
network
Privileges
unauthenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Dec 20, 2024CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Dec 20, 2024Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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Is a vulnerable build present?

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  1. Affected versionversion=3.98.9

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesunauthenticated

What is affected?

Viadat Creations · Store Locator for WordPress with Google Maps – LotsOfLocalesversion=3.98.9

Published CVSS scores

9.8WordfenceCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Attacks

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Sep 9, 2026Sep 15, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 15, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesunauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-98Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion')
T1190Exploit Public-Facing Application

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