CVE-2024-8252: The Clean Login plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and includin

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-8252?

clean login: upgrade to 1.14.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-8252 being exploited?

CVE-2024-8252 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-2024-8252 affect?

CVE-2024-8252 affects clean login. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The Clean Login plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 1.14.5 via the 'template' attribute of the clean-login-register shortcode. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers,

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2024-8252 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting clean login. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Clean Login plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 1.14.5 via the 'template' attribute of the clean-login-register shortcode. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, 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

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	3.0% (top 13%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-98, CWE-829
Published	2024-08-30
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: codection

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-08-30 10:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:22 UTCUpdated Record last modified

codection clean login UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.14.6

Fixed in: 1.14.6

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy clean-login || rpm -q clean-login || clean-login --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.14.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade clean-login

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade clean-login

Note

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

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Nuclei scan template: WordPress Clean Login <= 1.14.5 Authenticated (Contributor+) - Local File Inclusion

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-2024-8252?

clean login: upgrade to 1.14.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-8252 being exploited?

CVE-2024-8252 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-2024-8252 affect?

CVE-2024-8252 affects clean login. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The Clean Login plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 1.14.5 via the 'template' attribute of the clean-login-register shortcode. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers,

How urgent is CVE-2024-8252?

Priority 53/100. High severity

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

References

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