CVE-2024-3500: CWE-98 Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') in wpmet ElementsKit Pro
The ElementsKit Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 3.6.0 via the Price Menu, Hotspot, and Advanced Toggle widgets. 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. CVE-2024-43996 is potentially a duplicate of this issue.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-3500 is a Local File Inclusion vulnerability (CWE-98) in the ElementsKit Pro WordPress plugin affecting all versions up to 3.6.0. It occurs via the Price Menu, Hotspot, and Advanced Toggle widgets, enabling authenticated attackers with contributor-level privileges or higher to include arbitrary files on the server. This can lead to execution of arbitrary PHP code, bypassing access controls and exposing sensitive information. The vulnerability is rated with a CVSS 3.1 score of 8.8 (high severity). No patch or official remediation guidance is currently provided.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows authenticated users with contributor-level access or above to execute arbitrary PHP code on the server. This can result in bypassing access controls, unauthorized data access, and full code execution, severely compromising the affected WordPress site and its data integrity.
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 consider disabling or removing the affected widgets (Price Menu, Hotspot, Advanced Toggle) if possible. Monitor for updates from the vendor (wpmet) regarding patches or official mitigations.
CVE-2024-3500: CWE-98 Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') in wpmet ElementsKit Pro
Description
The ElementsKit Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 3.6.0 via the Price Menu, Hotspot, and Advanced Toggle widgets. 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. CVE-2024-43996 is potentially a duplicate of this issue.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-3500 is a Local File Inclusion vulnerability (CWE-98) in the ElementsKit Pro WordPress plugin affecting all versions up to 3.6.0. It occurs via the Price Menu, Hotspot, and Advanced Toggle widgets, enabling authenticated attackers with contributor-level privileges or higher to include arbitrary files on the server. This can lead to execution of arbitrary PHP code, bypassing access controls and exposing sensitive information. The vulnerability is rated with a CVSS 3.1 score of 8.8 (high severity). No patch or official remediation guidance is currently provided.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows authenticated users with contributor-level access or above to execute arbitrary PHP code on the server. This can result in bypassing access controls, unauthorized data access, and full code execution, severely compromising the affected WordPress site and its data integrity.
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 consider disabling or removing the affected widgets (Price Menu, Hotspot, Advanced Toggle) if possible. Monitor for updates from the vendor (wpmet) regarding patches or official mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-04-09T01:31:01.043Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6c93b7ef31ef0b56668b
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:41:39 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 7:31:43 AM
Last updated: 4/11/2026, 9:24:54 PM
Views: 9
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