CVE-2024-50436

Description

Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in themehorse Clean Retina clean-retina.This issue affects Clean Retina: from n/a through <= 3.0.6.

Overview

State: PUBLISHED
Assigner (CNA): Patchstack
CVSS severity: HIGH
CVSS score: 7.5 / 10
CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Effective score: 7.5 / 10 HIGH source: CNA overview
CWE(s): CWE-98
Reserved: 2024-10-24
Published: 2024-10-28 20:53 UTC
Last updated: 2026-05-11 23:20 UTC
Source: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2024/50xxx/CVE-2024-50436.json
Linked Threat: CVE-2024-50436 — Clean Retina <= 3.0.6 - Unauthenticated Local File Inclusion

NVD triage scoring NVD CVE 2.0

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NVD published: 2024-10-28 20:15:07 UTC
NVD last modified: 2026-06-17 08:04:28 UTC
NVD CVSS v3.1: 7.5 / 10 HIGH source: audit@patchstack.com
NVD CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitability subscore: 1.6 / 10
Impact subscore: 5.9 / 10
EPSS score: 0.0046 (probability of exploitation in next 30 days)
EPSS percentile: 37.16% vs all CVEs — higher = more likely to be exploited, as of 2026-07-27

European Union Vulnerability Database ENISA EUVD

ENISA's official EU repository for curated vulnerability intelligence. Carries a separate identifier (EUVD-YYYY-NNNN) and frequently exposes an earlier-published description + CVSS than NVD does.

EUVD ID: EUVD-2024-44865
Assigner: Patchstack
Published: Oct 28, 2024, 7:53:53 PM
Updated: May 11, 2026, 9:20:35 PM
EUVD base score (CVSS 3.1): 7.5 / 10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EUVD-reported EPSS: 2.2600
Vendors: Theme Horse, themehorse
Products: Clean Retina (0 ≤3.0.6)

Clean Retina (n/a ≤3.0.6)
Aliases: GHSA-m324-6rmq-j3r4

ENISA description: Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in themehorse Clean Retina clean-retina.This issue affects Clean Retina: from n/a through <= 3.0.6.

EUVD references (1)

https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/clean-retina/vulnerability/wordpress-clean-retina-theme-3-0-6-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

Vendor	Product	Versions	Platforms
themehorse	Clean Retina	`0` (affected)	—

Affected products — CPE 2.3 (1) NVD

NVD's normalized CPE 2.3 matchers, used by vendor tools (vulnerability scanners, asset managers) for automated detection. Compare with the CNA's free-text "Affected products" section above.

cpe:2.3:a:themehorse:clean_retina:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

Vendor references (1)

References embedded in the original CVE record by the assigning CNA.

https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/clean-retina/vulnerability/wordpress-clean-retina-theme-3-0-6-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve vdb-entry

MITRE references (1) cveawg.mitre.org

Pulled from MITRE's CVE Services API by the 🛰 Backfill from MITRE button.

https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/clean-retina/vulnerability/wordpress-clean-retina-theme-3-0-6-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve vdb-entry

Web references (5)

DuckDuckGo results ranked by threat-intel / vendor advisory domains. Generated by the 🔎 Find references (web) button above — same flow as the Remediations search.

http://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/98.html rapid7:cwe.mitre.org
https://attackerkb.com/topics/CVE-2024-50436 rapid7:attackerkb.com
https://euvd.enisa.europa.eu/vulnerability/EUVD-2024-44865 rapid7:euvd.enisa.europa.eu
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2024-50436 rapid7:www.cve.org
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/385f5f37-6be8-4736-91ca-0dd6f1d762a9?source=api-prod rapid7:www.wordfence.com

NVD-tagged references (1)

Reference list NVD curates from the CNA record, vendor advisories, and third-party reports. The tag chips below are NVD's analyst-assigned categories.

https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/clean-retina/vulnerability/wordpress-clean-retina-theme-3-0-6-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve audit@patchstack.com

Indicators (2)

IOCs linked to the auto-promoted Threat row.

Type	Value	VirusTotal	Attached
domain	`clean-retina.this`	no local data	2026-05-18 21:19 UTC
cve	`CVE-2024-50436`	no local data	2026-06-06 14:17 UTC

Remediations (18)

Remediations are stored against the linked Threat row; the list below is deduplicated across both pages.

Microsoft Update Catalog

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2026-08-05 20:28 UTC
Security Update Guide - Microsoft

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The Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) investigates all reports of security vulnerabilities affecting Microsoft products and services, and provides the information here as part of the ongoing effort to help you manage security risks and help keep your systems protected.

2026-08-05 20:28 UTC
Nvd - Cve-2026-50436

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2026-08-05 20:28 UTC
Microsoft Technical Security Notifications

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2026-08-05 20:28 UTC
National Vulnerability Database | NIST

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2026-08-05 20:28 UTC
Oracle Critical Security Patch Update Advisory - June 2026

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Prior Critical Patch Update and Critical Security Patch Update advisories should be reviewed for information regarding earlier published security patches. Refer to Critical Patch Updates, Critical Security Patch Updates, Security Alerts and Bulletins for information about Oracle Security advisories.

2026-08-05 20:28 UTC
CVE-2026-50436 - High Vulnerability - TheHackerWire

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How do I fix or mitigate CVE -2026- 50436 ? To protect against CVE -2026- 50436 , you should: (1) Apply the latest security patches from Microsoft, (2) Check official security advisories for specific remediation steps, (3) Update affected software to the latest version, and (4) Monitor your systems for any signs of exploitation.

2026-08-05 20:28 UTC
Wordfence remediation: Clean Retina

Wordfence

Update to version 3.0.7, or a newer patched version

2026-06-06 14:17 UTC
'Reboot Your PC'—Microsoft Changes 'Most Windows Devices' In June

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2026-05-22 10:40 UTC
Windows 11 April 2026 Update tested: What's new, improved and fixed

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Windows 11 April 2026 update adds Narrator Copilot support, faster Settings, File Explorer fixes, and key security improvements.

2026-05-22 10:40 UTC
Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - April 2026

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This Critical Patch Update contains 481 new security patches across the product families listed below. Please note that an MOS note summarizing the content of this Critical Patch Update and other Oracle Software Security Assurance activities is located at April 2026 Critical Patch Update: Executive Summary and Analysis.

2026-05-22 10:40 UTC
Adobe Commerce 2.4.6 Security Patch Release Notes | Adobe Commerce

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Learn about security bug fixes, security enhancements, and other security related updates included in the security patch releases for Adobe Commerce version 2.4.6.

2026-05-22 10:40 UTC
Patch Tuesday May 2026: Security Updates & CVE Analysis

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2026-05-22 10:40 UTC
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2026-05-22 10:40 UTC
Security Update Guide - Loading - Microsoft

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The Security Update Guide provides information on the latest Microsoft security updates, helping users understand and address potential vulnerabilities effectively.

2026-05-22 10:40 UTC
Star Citizen Alpha 4.8 LIVE - Hotfix Central [Updated 5.21]

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2026-05-22 10:40 UTC
Microsoft Patch Tuesday April 2026 Fixes 167 Bugs

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2026-05-22 10:40 UTC
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Overview The advisories below document publicly disclosed Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures ( CVEs ) in the Now Platform by ServiceNow. Because ServiceNow uses various methods to communicate vulnerability information, patches, and other fixes, customers should review family, security patch , and hotfix release notes, which are available at https://docs.servicenow.com, for a complete list of ...

2026-05-22 10:40 UTC

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Raw JSON

The full cvelistV5 record. Download as CVE-2024-50436.json.

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