CVE-2024-5349: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in choijun LA-Studio Element Kit for Elementor
The LA-Studio Element Kit for Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.8.1 via the 'map_style' parameter. 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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-5349 is a path traversal vulnerability (CWE-22) in the LA-Studio Element Kit for Elementor WordPress plugin. The flaw exists in the handling of the 'map_style' parameter, which allows authenticated attackers with Contributor-level privileges or above to perform Local File Inclusion (LFI). This enables them to include arbitrary files on the server, including those containing PHP code, resulting in remote code execution. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 1.3.8.1. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.8, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, required privileges at the Contributor level, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to arbitrary code execution on the affected server, bypass of access controls, and unauthorized access to sensitive data. Since the vulnerability requires only Contributor-level authentication, it poses a significant risk in environments where such user roles exist. The high CVSS score indicates critical impact on system confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix is currently confirmed for this vulnerability. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict Contributor-level access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to file inclusion attempts. Avoid uploading untrusted files that could be exploited. Follow the vendor's updates closely for an official fix.
CVE-2024-5349: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in choijun LA-Studio Element Kit for Elementor
Description
The LA-Studio Element Kit for Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.8.1 via the 'map_style' parameter. 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.
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-5349 is a path traversal vulnerability (CWE-22) in the LA-Studio Element Kit for Elementor WordPress plugin. The flaw exists in the handling of the 'map_style' parameter, which allows authenticated attackers with Contributor-level privileges or above to perform Local File Inclusion (LFI). This enables them to include arbitrary files on the server, including those containing PHP code, resulting in remote code execution. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 1.3.8.1. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.8, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, required privileges at the Contributor level, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to arbitrary code execution on the affected server, bypass of access controls, and unauthorized access to sensitive data. Since the vulnerability requires only Contributor-level authentication, it poses a significant risk in environments where such user roles exist. The high CVSS score indicates critical impact on system confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix is currently confirmed for this vulnerability. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict Contributor-level access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to file inclusion attempts. Avoid uploading untrusted files that could be exploited. Follow the vendor's updates closely for an official fix.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-05-25T00:58:58.472Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6be6b7ef31ef0b55becd
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:38:46 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 8:11:55 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 7:43:42 AM
Views: 7
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