CVE-2024-33568 HIGH

CVE-2024-33568: WordPress Element Pack Pro plugin < 7.19.3 - Arbitrary File Read and Phar Deserialization vulnerability

Vendor Bdthemes
Product Element Pack Pro
Weakness CWE-22 · Path traversal
Published June 4, 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'), Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability in BdThemes Element Pack Pro allows Path Traversal, Object Injection.This issue affects Element Pack Pro: from n/a before 7.19.3.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Element Pack Pro versions before 7.19.3 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 specific attack conditions but can affect the entire site if exploited. Update to version 7.19.3 or later immediately.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read, modify, or delete arbitrary files on the server, potentially compromising the entire site.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

An authenticated attacker can access sensitive files, alter site configuration, or cause data loss.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

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

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

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

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