CVE-2024-33541 MEDIUM

CVE-2024-33541: WordPress Better Elementor Addons plugin <= 1.4.1 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability

Vendor Betteraddons
Product Better Elementor Addons
Weakness CWE-22 · Path traversal
Published June 4, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

6.5/10
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:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in BetterAddons Better Elementor Addons allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Better Elementor Addons: from n/a through 1.4.1.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Better Elementor Addons versions up to 1.4.1 contain a path traversal vulnerability that allows authenticated users to read files from the server outside the intended directory. An attacker with low-level site access can enumerate and access sensitive files by manipulating file paths. No user interaction is required once authenticated.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read arbitrary files from the server, including configuration files and other sensitive data.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Sensitive files like database credentials or configuration data could be exposed to low-privilege users.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege account on the site (e.g., subscriber or contributor role).

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

June 4, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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