CVE-2024-1358: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in wpvibes Addon Elements for Elementor (formerly Elementor Addon Elements)
The Elementor Addon Elements plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 1.12.12 via the render function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor access or higher, to include the contents of arbitrary PHP files on the server, which may expose sensitive information.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Elementor Addon Elements plugin for WordPress contains a directory traversal vulnerability (CWE-22) in its render function, present in all versions up to 1.12.12. This vulnerability allows authenticated attackers with contributor-level access or higher to include arbitrary PHP files from the server. Exploitation can lead to exposure of sensitive information and compromise of site integrity and availability. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.8, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, required privileges at the contributor level, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official vendor advisory is currently available, and no known exploits have been observed in the wild.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated user with contributor or higher privileges to perform directory traversal and include arbitrary PHP files on the server. This can lead to disclosure of sensitive information, potential code execution, and full compromise of the affected WordPress site. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability with high severity as indicated by the CVSS score of 8.8.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict contributor and higher privileges to trusted users only. Monitor for updates from wpvibes regarding a security patch. Avoid granting unnecessary permissions to users and consider disabling or removing the vulnerable plugin if possible.
CVE-2024-1358: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in wpvibes Addon Elements for Elementor (formerly Elementor Addon Elements)
Description
The Elementor Addon Elements plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 1.12.12 via the render function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor access or higher, to include the contents of arbitrary PHP files on the server, which may expose sensitive information.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Elementor Addon Elements plugin for WordPress contains a directory traversal vulnerability (CWE-22) in its render function, present in all versions up to 1.12.12. This vulnerability allows authenticated attackers with contributor-level access or higher to include arbitrary PHP files from the server. Exploitation can lead to exposure of sensitive information and compromise of site integrity and availability. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.8, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, required privileges at the contributor level, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official vendor advisory is currently available, and no known exploits have been observed in the wild.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated user with contributor or higher privileges to perform directory traversal and include arbitrary PHP files on the server. This can lead to disclosure of sensitive information, potential code execution, and full compromise of the affected WordPress site. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability with high severity as indicated by the CVSS score of 8.8.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict contributor and higher privileges to trusted users only. Monitor for updates from wpvibes regarding a security patch. Avoid granting unnecessary permissions to users and consider disabling or removing the vulnerable plugin if possible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-02-08T18:18:46.714Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6d2bb7ef31ef0b56e90d
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:44:11 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 7:41:03 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 9:19:24 AM
Views: 12
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