CVE-2024-1468

Name: CVE-2024-1468
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-02-29T04:15:06.02+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.16%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-1468 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Avada | Website Builder For WordPress & WooCommerce theme for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the ajax_import_options() function in all versions up to, and including, 7.11.4. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.. EPSS estimates a 1.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Avada | Website Builder For WordPress & WooCommerce theme for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the ajax_import_options() function in all versions up to, and including, 7.11.4. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.16%

63.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Theme-Fusion	Avada	< 7.11.5

References

https://avada.com/documentation/avada-changelog/Release Notes
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/cde6e758-9723-43f2-9972-32be8aeb2b91?source=cveThird Party Advisory
https://avada.com/documentation/avada-changelog/Release Notes
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/cde6e758-9723-43f2-9972-32be8aeb2b91?source=cveThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 29, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-1468?

How severe is CVE-2024-1468?

CVE-2024-1468 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-1468?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST