CVE-2024-1468: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in ThemeFusion Avada | Website Builder For WordPress & WooCommerce
The Avada | Website Builder For WordPress & WooCommerce theme for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the ajax_import_options() function in all versions up to, and including, 7.11.4. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-1468 is an arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the Avada | Website Builder For WordPress & WooCommerce theme, affecting all versions up to 7.11.4. The issue arises from insufficient validation of file types in the ajax_import_options() function, enabling authenticated users with contributor-level privileges or higher to upload potentially malicious files. This can result in remote code execution on the web server hosting the affected WordPress site. The vulnerability is identified as CWE-434 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
An attacker with contributor-level access or above can upload arbitrary files to the server, potentially leading to remote code execution. This compromises the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected WordPress site and its underlying server environment. The vulnerability poses a significant risk to site security and data protection.
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 uploads. Avoid using vulnerable versions of the Avada theme if possible.
CVE-2024-1468: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in ThemeFusion Avada | Website Builder For WordPress & WooCommerce
Description
The Avada | Website Builder For WordPress & WooCommerce theme for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the ajax_import_options() function in all versions up to, and including, 7.11.4. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-1468 is an arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the Avada | Website Builder For WordPress & WooCommerce theme, affecting all versions up to 7.11.4. The issue arises from insufficient validation of file types in the ajax_import_options() function, enabling authenticated users with contributor-level privileges or higher to upload potentially malicious files. This can result in remote code execution on the web server hosting the affected WordPress site. The vulnerability is identified as CWE-434 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
An attacker with contributor-level access or above can upload arbitrary files to the server, potentially leading to remote code execution. This compromises the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected WordPress site and its underlying server environment. The vulnerability poses a significant risk to site security and data protection.
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 uploads. Avoid using vulnerable versions of the Avada theme if possible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-02-13T15:17:52.189Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6d31b7ef31ef0b56ed29
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:44:17 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 7:03:18 AM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 5:30:57 PM
Views: 14
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