What the vulnerability does
01Description
The LA-Studio Element Kit for Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 1.6.1 via the get_type_template function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to include and execute arbitrary .php files on the server, allowing the execution of any PHP code in those files. This can be used to bypass access controls, obtain sensitive data, or achieve code execution in cases where .php file types can be uploaded and included. The wp_normalize_path function used in get_template only normalizes directory separators and does not resolve or reject path traversal sequences, while the extension check is trivially bypassed because the caller already appends the required extension to the traversal payload.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
LA-Studio Element Kit for Elementor versions up to 1.6.1 contain a code injection vulnerability. An authenticated attacker with low privileges can inject and execute arbitrary code on the site without user interaction. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the WordPress installation.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Run arbitrary code on the site with the privileges of the WordPress user account.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Attackers with basic WordPress access can compromise your entire site, steal data, modify content, or take it offline.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress account (e.g., subscriber or contributor role).
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
July 11, 2026
CVE published
