CVE-2024-4936: The Canto plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 3.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-4936?

canto: upgrade to 3.0.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-4936 being exploited?

CVE-2024-4936 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-2024-4936 affect?

CVE-2024-4936 affects canto. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). The Canto plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 3.0.8 via the abspath parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to include remote files on the server, resulti

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-4936?

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

This month

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-4936 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting canto. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Canto plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 3.0.8 via the abspath parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to include remote files on the server, resulting in code execution. This required allow_url_include to be enabled on the target site in order to exploit.

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 36%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-98
Published	2024-06-14
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: canto

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-06-14 05:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:03 UTCUpdated Record last modified

canto canto UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.0.9

Fixed in: 3.0.9

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy canto || rpm -q canto || canto --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.0.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade canto

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade canto

Note

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

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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-2024-4936?

canto: upgrade to 3.0.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-4936 being exploited?

CVE-2024-4936 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-2024-4936 affect?

CVE-2024-4936 affects canto. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). The Canto plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 3.0.8 via the abspath parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to include remote files on the server, resulti

How urgent is CVE-2024-4936?

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

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities

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References

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