CVE-2024-49690: Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulner

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-49690?

qi blocks: upgrade to 1.3.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-49690 being exploited?

CVE-2024-49690 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-2024-49690 affect?

CVE-2024-49690 affects qi blocks. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in Qode Qi Blocks qi-blocks.This issue affects Qi Blocks: from n/a through <= 1.3.2.

Routine

HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2024-49690 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting qi blocks. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in Qode Qi Blocks qi-blocks.This issue affects Qi Blocks: from n/a through <= 1.3.2.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 54%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-98
Published	2024-10-23
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: qodeinteractive

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-10-23 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:00 UTCUpdated Record last modified

qodeinteractive qi blocks UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.3.3

Fixed in: 1.3.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy qi-blocks || rpm -q qi-blocks || qi-blocks --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.3.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade qi-blocks

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade qi-blocks

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-2024-49690?

qi blocks: upgrade to 1.3.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-49690 being exploited?

CVE-2024-49690 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-2024-49690 affect?

CVE-2024-49690 affects qi blocks. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in Qode Qi Blocks qi-blocks.This issue affects Qi Blocks: from n/a through <= 1.3.2.

How urgent is CVE-2024-49690?

Priority 38/100. High severity

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