CVE-2024-4098: The Shariff Wrapper plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in versions up to, and includin

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-4098?

shariff wrapper: upgrade to 4.6.14. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-4098 being exploited?

CVE-2024-4098 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-4098 affect?

CVE-2024-4098 affects shariff wrapper. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). The Shariff Wrapper plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in versions up to, and including, 4.6.13 via the shariff3uu_fetch_sharecounts function. This allows unauthenticated attackers to include and execute arbitrary fi

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-4098?

Priority 55/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-4098 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting shariff wrapper. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Shariff Wrapper plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in versions up to, and including, 4.6.13 via the shariff3uu_fetch_sharecounts function. This allows 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

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 37%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22, CWE-552
Published	2024-06-20
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: datenverwurstungszentrale

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-06-20 07:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

datenverwurstungszentrale shariff wrapper UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.6.14

Fixed in: 4.6.14

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy shariff-wrapper || rpm -q shariff-wrapper || shariff-wrapper --version

2. UPGRADE to 4.6.14 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade shariff-wrapper

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade shariff-wrapper

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-4098?

shariff wrapper: upgrade to 4.6.14. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-4098 being exploited?

CVE-2024-4098 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-4098 affect?

CVE-2024-4098 affects shariff wrapper. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). The Shariff Wrapper plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in versions up to, and including, 4.6.13 via the shariff3uu_fetch_sharecounts function. This allows unauthenticated attackers to include and execute arbitrary fi

How urgent is CVE-2024-4098?

Priority 55/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

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