Is CVE-2024-5577 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-5577 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-5577 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-5577 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-5577?

CVE-2024-5577 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2024-5577

CWE-98Published: June 14, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The Where I Was, Where I Will Be plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote File Inclusion in version <= 1.1.1 via the WIW_HEADER parameter of the /system/include/include_user.php file. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to include and execute arbitrary files hosted on external servers, 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. This requires allow_url_include to be set to true in order to exploit, which is not commonly enabled.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-5577 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.