CVE-2024-10873: CWE-98 Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') in choijun LA-Studio Element Kit for Elementor
The LA-Studio Element Kit for Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.2 via the _load_template function. 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 data, or achieve code execution in cases where images and other “safe” file types can be uploaded and included.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-10873 is a Local File Inclusion vulnerability (CWE-98) in the LA-Studio Element Kit for Elementor WordPress plugin, affecting all versions up to 1.4.2. The vulnerability arises from improper control of filenames in the _load_template function, allowing authenticated attackers with Contributor-level privileges or higher to include arbitrary files on the server. This can lead to execution of arbitrary PHP code, enabling attackers to bypass access controls, access sensitive data, or execute code remotely. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.8, indicating high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and no user interaction required.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows authenticated users with Contributor or higher privileges to execute arbitrary PHP code on the server. This can result in bypassing WordPress access controls, unauthorized data disclosure, and full remote code execution, severely compromising the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict Contributor-level access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to file inclusion attempts. Avoid uploading or including files that could be used to exploit this vulnerability.
CVE-2024-10873: CWE-98 Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') in choijun LA-Studio Element Kit for Elementor
Description
The LA-Studio Element Kit for Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.2 via the _load_template function. 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 data, or achieve code execution in cases where images and other “safe” file types can be uploaded and included.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-10873 is a Local File Inclusion vulnerability (CWE-98) in the LA-Studio Element Kit for Elementor WordPress plugin, affecting all versions up to 1.4.2. The vulnerability arises from improper control of filenames in the _load_template function, allowing authenticated attackers with Contributor-level privileges or higher to include arbitrary files on the server. This can lead to execution of arbitrary PHP code, enabling attackers to bypass access controls, access sensitive data, or execute code remotely. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.8, indicating high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and no user interaction required.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows authenticated users with Contributor or higher privileges to execute arbitrary PHP code on the server. This can result in bypassing WordPress access controls, unauthorized data disclosure, and full remote code execution, severely compromising the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict Contributor-level access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to file inclusion attempts. Avoid uploading or including files that could be used to exploit this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-11-05T15:47:08.719Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6e01b7ef31ef0b593569
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:47:45 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 12:06:51 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 5:04:19 AM
Views: 15
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