FantasticPlugins SUMO Reward Points Local File Inclusion Vulnerability

A local file inclusion vulnerability has been identified in the FantasticPlugins SUMO Reward Points WordPress plugin, affecting versions through 30.7.0. This vulnerability arises from improper control of filenames in include or require statements, allowing PHP remote file inclusion that could be exploited locally.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to local file inclusion, allowing attackers to include and execute local files on 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 SUMO Reward Points plugin that is later than 30.7.0. For those using WordPress, Patchstack offers a virtual patch that can be applied immediately to mitigate this vulnerability.