NotFound Private Messages for UserPro Local File Inclusion Vulnerability

A local file inclusion vulnerability has been identified in the NotFound Private Messages for UserPro plugin, affecting versions through 4.10.0. This vulnerability arises from improper control of filenames in include or require statements, allowing for the inclusion of local files on the server.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to local file inclusion, allowing attackers to include and execute files from the server. This could potentially be used to access sensitive information, such as database credentials, and could lead to a complete takeover of the database, depending on the server's configuration.

Remediation

Users are advised to update to a version of the NotFound Private Messages for UserPro plugin that is later than 4.10.0. For those using WordPress, Patchstack offers a virtual patch that can be applied immediately to mitigate this vulnerability.