CVE-2024-24934 HIGH

CVE-2024-24934: WordPress Elementor plugin <= 3.19.0 - Arbitrary File Deletion and Phar Deserialization vulnerability

Vendor Elementor
Product Elementor Website Builder
Weakness CWE-22 · Path traversal
Published May 17, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

8.5/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity High
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in Elementor Elementor Website Builder allows Manipulating Web Input to File System Calls.This issue affects Elementor Website Builder: from n/a through 3.19.0.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Elementor Website Builder versions up to 3.19.0 contain a path traversal vulnerability that allows authenticated users with low privileges to read, modify, or delete arbitrary files on the server. The vulnerability requires network access and high attack complexity, but can affect the entire site's confidentiality, integrity, and availability once exploited.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read, modify, or delete arbitrary files on the server.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Attackers with basic user accounts can compromise site files, potentially leading to data theft or site takeover.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege authenticated account; no user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

May 17, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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