CVE-2024-12571 - CVE House
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Status published Critical CVE-2024-12571

Store Locator <= 3.98.10 - Unauthenticated Local File Inclusion

Vulnerability Description

The Store Locator for WordPress with Google Maps – LotsOfLocales plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in version 3.98.9 via the 'sl_engine' 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.

Impact Analysis

Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.

Remediation

Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.

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Credits & Attribution

The following person or organization is credited with identifying this vulnerability, as recorded in the NVD database:

  • Jay Nguyen

Affected Vendor

Affected Software

Store Locator for WordPress with Google Maps – LotsOfLocales
Vulnerable Versions:
3.98.9

Timeline

Official Publish: December 20th, 2024
Last Modified: December 20th, 2024
Added to House: July 22nd, 2026

CVSS Vectors

V3: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weaknesses (CWE)