CVE-2024-13537: c9 blocks Information Disclosure (CVSS 5.3)

Description

The C9 Blocks plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Full Path Disclosure in all versions up to, and including, 1.7.7. This is due the plugin containing a publicly accessible composer-setup.php file with error display enabled. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to retrieve the full path of the web application, which can be used to aid other attacks. The information displayed is not useful on its own, and requires another vulnerability to be present for damage to an affected website.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.3

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-209 CWE-209

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
covertnine	c9_blocks	< 1.7.7

References

Other References

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/c9-blocks/trunk/composer-setup.php https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/e3e682fb-e821-45cb-a087-d97d42a3743e?source=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-13537? +

The C9 Blocks plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Full Path Disclosure in all versions up to, and including, 1.7.7. This is due the plugin containing a publicly accessible composer-setup.php file with error display enabled. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to retrieve the full path of the web application, which can be used to aid other attacks. The information displayed is not useful on its own, and requires another vulnerability to be present for damage to an affected website. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-13537? +

CVE-2024-13537 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.3 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-13537? +

CVE-2024-13537 affects products from covertnine, specifically: c9_blocks. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-13537? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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