CVE-2024-5147: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in wpzoom WPZOOM Addons for Elementor – Starter Templates & Widgets
The WPZOOM Addons for Elementor (Templates, Widgets) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.37 via the 'grid_style' parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers 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
The WPZOOM Addons for Elementor plugin suffers from a CWE-22 Path Traversal vulnerability via the 'grid_style' parameter, enabling unauthenticated attackers to perform Local File Inclusion (LFI). This flaw allows attackers to include arbitrary files, including those containing malicious PHP code, resulting in remote code execution, data disclosure, and access control bypass. The vulnerability affects all plugin versions up to and including 1.1.37. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 9.8, reflecting network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or vendor advisory is currently available, and the product is not a cloud service.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code on the server, bypass access controls, and access sensitive data. This can lead to full compromise of the affected WordPress site and potentially the underlying server environment. The vulnerability is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8, indicating a severe impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, consider disabling or removing the affected plugin to prevent exploitation. Monitor for updates from WPZOOM and apply patches promptly once available.
CVE-2024-5147: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in wpzoom WPZOOM Addons for Elementor – Starter Templates & Widgets
Description
The WPZOOM Addons for Elementor (Templates, Widgets) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.37 via the 'grid_style' parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers 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
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The WPZOOM Addons for Elementor plugin suffers from a CWE-22 Path Traversal vulnerability via the 'grid_style' parameter, enabling unauthenticated attackers to perform Local File Inclusion (LFI). This flaw allows attackers to include arbitrary files, including those containing malicious PHP code, resulting in remote code execution, data disclosure, and access control bypass. The vulnerability affects all plugin versions up to and including 1.1.37. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 9.8, reflecting network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or vendor advisory is currently available, and the product is not a cloud service.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code on the server, bypass access controls, and access sensitive data. This can lead to full compromise of the affected WordPress site and potentially the underlying server environment. The vulnerability is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8, indicating a severe impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, consider disabling or removing the affected plugin to prevent exploitation. Monitor for updates from WPZOOM and apply patches promptly once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-05-20T17:09:00.794Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6bdeb7ef31ef0b55b987
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:38:38 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 7:52:43 AM
Last updated: 4/11/2026, 10:14:33 PM
Views: 10
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