CVE-2026-15338: CWE-98 Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') 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, 1.6.1 via the get_type_template function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to include and execute arbitrary .php 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 .php file types can be uploaded and included. The wp_normalize_path function used in get_template only normalizes directory separators and does not resolve or reject path traversal sequences, while the extension check is trivially bypassed because the caller already appends the required extension to the traversal payload.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-15338 is a Local File Inclusion vulnerability in the LA-Studio Element Kit for Elementor WordPress plugin affecting versions up to 1.6.1. The vulnerability exists in the get_type_template function, where the wp_normalize_path function only normalizes directory separators but does not resolve or reject path traversal sequences. Additionally, the extension check is ineffective because the required extension is appended after the traversal payload, allowing attackers with contributor-level privileges or higher to include arbitrary PHP files. This can result in arbitrary code execution, access control bypass, and data disclosure.
Potential Impact
An authenticated attacker with contributor-level access or higher can exploit this vulnerability to include and execute arbitrary PHP files on the server. This can lead to full code execution, bypassing of access controls, and unauthorized access to sensitive information stored on the server. The severity is high, with a CVSS score of 7.5, reflecting the potential for significant 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 available, restrict contributor-level access and higher to trusted users only. Monitor for updates from the vendor choijun regarding patches or official fixes for this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-15338: CWE-98 Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') 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, 1.6.1 via the get_type_template function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to include and execute arbitrary .php 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 .php file types can be uploaded and included. The wp_normalize_path function used in get_template only normalizes directory separators and does not resolve or reject path traversal sequences, while the extension check is trivially bypassed because the caller already appends the required extension to the traversal payload.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.5high
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-15338 is a Local File Inclusion vulnerability in the LA-Studio Element Kit for Elementor WordPress plugin affecting versions up to 1.6.1. The vulnerability exists in the get_type_template function, where the wp_normalize_path function only normalizes directory separators but does not resolve or reject path traversal sequences. Additionally, the extension check is ineffective because the required extension is appended after the traversal payload, allowing attackers with contributor-level privileges or higher to include arbitrary PHP files. This can result in arbitrary code execution, access control bypass, and data disclosure.
Potential Impact
An authenticated attacker with contributor-level access or higher can exploit this vulnerability to include and execute arbitrary PHP files on the server. This can lead to full code execution, bypassing of access controls, and unauthorized access to sensitive information stored on the server. The severity is high, with a CVSS score of 7.5, reflecting the potential for significant 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 available, restrict contributor-level access and higher to trusted users only. Monitor for updates from the vendor choijun regarding patches or official fixes for this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-09T19:30:47.385Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a51b98168715ace430ae4cd
Added to database: 07/11/2026, 03:33:21 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 15:13:37 UTC
Last updated: 08/23/2026, 22:52:08 UTC
Views: 106
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