CVE-2024-5179: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in codelessthemes Cowidgets – Elementor Addons
The Cowidgets – Elementor Addons plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.2 via the 'item_style' and 'style' parameters. 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-2024-37419 is likely a duplicate of this issue.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-5179 describes a Local File Inclusion vulnerability (CWE-22) in the Cowidgets – Elementor Addons WordPress plugin. The flaw exists in all versions up to 1.1.2 and is exploitable via the 'item_style' and 'style' parameters. Authenticated attackers with Contributor or higher privileges can leverage this to include arbitrary files, including those containing PHP code, on the server. This can lead to code execution, access control bypass, and disclosure of sensitive information. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, indicating high severity. CVE-2024-37419 is likely a duplicate of this issue. There is no vendor advisory or patch information available at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows authenticated users with Contributor-level access or above 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.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict Contributor-level access and above to trusted users only. Monitor for updates from the plugin vendor or WordPress security channels for patches or official mitigations.
CVE-2024-5179: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in codelessthemes Cowidgets – Elementor Addons
Description
The Cowidgets – Elementor Addons plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.2 via the 'item_style' and 'style' parameters. 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-2024-37419 is likely a duplicate of this issue.
AI-Powered Analysis
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-5179 describes a Local File Inclusion vulnerability (CWE-22) in the Cowidgets – Elementor Addons WordPress plugin. The flaw exists in all versions up to 1.1.2 and is exploitable via the 'item_style' and 'style' parameters. Authenticated attackers with Contributor or higher privileges can leverage this to include arbitrary files, including those containing PHP code, on the server. This can lead to code execution, access control bypass, and disclosure of sensitive information. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, indicating high severity. CVE-2024-37419 is likely a duplicate of this issue. There is no vendor advisory or patch information available at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows authenticated users with Contributor-level access or above 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.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict Contributor-level access and above to trusted users only. Monitor for updates from the plugin vendor or WordPress security channels for patches or official mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-05-21T16:50:17.520Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6bdeb7ef31ef0b55ba2a
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:38:38 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 7:53:58 AM
Last updated: 4/11/2026, 6:45:03 PM
Views: 10
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