CVE-2024-33541: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in BetterAddons Better Elementor Addons
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in BetterAddons Better Elementor Addons allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Better Elementor Addons: from n/a through 1.4.1.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2024-33541) in BetterAddons Better Elementor Addons involves improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory (CWE-22), enabling PHP Local File Inclusion. It affects versions up to 1.4.1. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.5 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, requiring low privileges, no user interaction, unchanged scope, high confidentiality impact, and no impact on integrity or availability. No patch or official remediation level has been provided by the vendor as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
An attacker with low privileges can exploit this vulnerability remotely to include local files via PHP, potentially exposing sensitive information on the affected system. The confidentiality of data is at risk, but integrity and availability are not impacted. There are no known active exploits in the wild currently.
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 affected plugin or applying temporary controls such as disabling the plugin if feasible. Monitor vendor channels for updates.
CVE-2024-33541: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in BetterAddons Better Elementor Addons
Description
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in BetterAddons Better Elementor Addons allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Better Elementor Addons: from n/a through 1.4.1.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2024-33541) in BetterAddons Better Elementor Addons involves improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory (CWE-22), enabling PHP Local File Inclusion. It affects versions up to 1.4.1. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.5 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, requiring low privileges, no user interaction, unchanged scope, high confidentiality impact, and no impact on integrity or availability. No patch or official remediation level has been provided by the vendor as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
An attacker with low privileges can exploit this vulnerability remotely to include local files via PHP, potentially exposing sensitive information on the affected system. The confidentiality of data is at risk, but integrity and availability are not impacted. There are no known active exploits in the wild currently.
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 affected plugin or applying temporary controls such as disabling the plugin if feasible. Monitor vendor channels for updates.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2024-04-24T08:12:26.079Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69f16548cbff5d86104ac871
Added to database: 4/29/2026, 1:56:24 AM
Last enriched: 4/29/2026, 7:52:59 AM
Last updated: 6/13/2026, 10:34:54 AM
Views: 30
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