CVE-2024-13592: CWE-98 Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') in labibahmed42 Team Builder For WPBakery Page Builder(Formerly Visual Composer)
The Team Builder For WPBakery Page Builder(Formerly Visual Composer) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 1.0 via the 'team-builder-vc' 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 data, or achieve code execution in cases where images and other “safe” file types can be uploaded and included.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-13592 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in the Team Builder For WPBakery Page Builder WordPress plugin (formerly Visual Composer). The vulnerability arises from improper control of filenames used in include/require statements triggered by the 'team-builder-vc' shortcode. Authenticated attackers with Contributor-level privileges or higher can exploit this to include arbitrary files, including those uploaded as images or other file types, leading to execution of arbitrary PHP code on the server. This can result in access control bypass, sensitive data disclosure, and remote code execution. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 1.0. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.5, indicating high severity. No patch or official fix has been disclosed yet.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows authenticated users with Contributor-level access or above to execute arbitrary PHP code on the server by including files via the vulnerable shortcode. This can lead to bypassing access controls, unauthorized access to sensitive information, and full remote code execution on the affected server. The impact is rated high due to the potential for significant compromise of the affected system.
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 and above to trusted users only. Monitor for updates from the vendor or plugin author regarding patches or mitigations. Avoid uploading files that could be used to exploit this vulnerability.
CVE-2024-13592: CWE-98 Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') in labibahmed42 Team Builder For WPBakery Page Builder(Formerly Visual Composer)
Description
The Team Builder For WPBakery Page Builder(Formerly Visual Composer) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 1.0 via the 'team-builder-vc' 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 data, or achieve code execution in cases where images and other “safe” file types can be uploaded and included.
AI-Powered Analysis
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-13592 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in the Team Builder For WPBakery Page Builder WordPress plugin (formerly Visual Composer). The vulnerability arises from improper control of filenames used in include/require statements triggered by the 'team-builder-vc' shortcode. Authenticated attackers with Contributor-level privileges or higher can exploit this to include arbitrary files, including those uploaded as images or other file types, leading to execution of arbitrary PHP code on the server. This can result in access control bypass, sensitive data disclosure, and remote code execution. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 1.0. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.5, indicating high severity. No patch or official fix has been disclosed yet.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows authenticated users with Contributor-level access or above to execute arbitrary PHP code on the server by including files via the vulnerable shortcode. This can lead to bypassing access controls, unauthorized access to sensitive information, and full remote code execution on the affected server. The impact is rated high due to the potential for significant compromise of the affected system.
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 and above to trusted users only. Monitor for updates from the vendor or plugin author regarding patches or mitigations. Avoid uploading files that could be used to exploit this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-01-21T15:07:03.682Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6e61b7ef31ef0b59f4bc
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:49:21 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 6:42:48 AM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 5:32:08 PM
Views: 26
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