CVE-2024-30496 HIGH

CVE-2024-30496: WordPress Element Pack Lite plugin <= 5.5.3 - SQL Injection vulnerability

Vendor Bdthemes
Product Element Pack Elementor Addons
Weakness CWE-89 · SQLi
Published March 29, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

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

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in BdThemes Element Pack Elementor Addons.This issue affects Element Pack Elementor Addons: from n/a through 5.5.3.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Element Pack Elementor Addons versions up to 5.5.3 contain a SQL injection vulnerability in a database query that processes user input without proper sanitization. An authenticated user with low privileges can craft a malicious request to extract sensitive data from the site's database or disrupt database operations. The vulnerability affects the broader site scope beyond the plugin itself.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Extract sensitive data from the site database or cause database errors and service disruption.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Unauthorized access to database contents including user credentials, posts, and configuration; potential site downtime.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must be logged in with a low-privilege account (e.g., subscriber or contributor role).

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

March 29, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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