CVE-2024-52496 HIGH

CVE-2024-52496: WordPress Absolute Addons For Elementor plugin <= 1.0.14 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability

Vendor Absoluteplugins
Product Absolute Addons For Elementor
Weakness CWE-98 · PHP file inclusion
Published November 28, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

7.5/10
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:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in AbsolutePlugins Absolute Addons For Elementor absolute-addons allows Local Code Inclusion.This issue affects Absolute Addons For Elementor: from n/a through <= 1.0.14.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Absolute Addons For Elementor versions up to 1.0.14 contain a code injection vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code on the site. The vulnerability requires low-level user privileges and high attack complexity, but successful exploitation grants full control over site functionality and data. Site administrators should update immediately to a patched version.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Run arbitrary PHP code on the site with the privileges of the web server.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

An authenticated attacker can compromise your site, steal data, modify content, or install malware.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege user account (e.g., contributor or subscriber) and exploit requires specific conditions.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

November 28, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated