CVE-2024-24934: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in Elementor Elementor Website Builder
CVE-2024-24934 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in the Elementor Website Builder plugin, affecting versions up to 3. 19. 0. It allows an attacker with low privileges to manipulate web input to file system calls, potentially leading to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor. The vulnerability has not been reported as exploited in the wild. Users should monitor vendor advisories for updates and apply patches once released.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CWE-22) in Elementor Website Builder allows improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory, enabling path traversal attacks. An attacker with low privileges can manipulate input to access or modify files outside intended directories. The CVSS 3.1 score of 8.5 reflects network attack vector, high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, and requires low privileges but high attack complexity. The affected versions include all versions up to 3.19.0. No official fix or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized access and modification of files on the server hosting the Elementor Website Builder plugin. This can compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. Given the high CVSS score, the impact is significant, potentially allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code or disrupt service.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider restricting access to the plugin and limiting privileges of users who can interact with it. Monitor Elementor's official channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
CVE-2024-24934: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in Elementor Elementor Website Builder
Description
CVE-2024-24934 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in the Elementor Website Builder plugin, affecting versions up to 3. 19. 0. It allows an attacker with low privileges to manipulate web input to file system calls, potentially leading to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor. The vulnerability has not been reported as exploited in the wild. Users should monitor vendor advisories for updates and apply patches once released.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CWE-22) in Elementor Website Builder allows improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory, enabling path traversal attacks. An attacker with low privileges can manipulate input to access or modify files outside intended directories. The CVSS 3.1 score of 8.5 reflects network attack vector, high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, and requires low privileges but high attack complexity. The affected versions include all versions up to 3.19.0. No official fix or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized access and modification of files on the server hosting the Elementor Website Builder plugin. This can compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. Given the high CVSS score, the impact is significant, potentially allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code or disrupt service.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider restricting access to the plugin and limiting privileges of users who can interact with it. Monitor Elementor's official channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2024-02-01T15:26:01.076Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69f164b6cbff5d861047fce3
Added to database: 4/29/2026, 1:53:58 AM
Last enriched: 4/29/2026, 2:11:13 AM
Last updated: 4/29/2026, 6:48:21 AM
Views: 1
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