CVE-2024-3500

Name: CVE-2024-3500
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-05-02T17:15:26.1+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.06%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-3500 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The ElementsKit Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 3.6.0 via the Price Menu, Hotspot, and Advanced Toggle widgets. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to include and execute arbitrary files on the server, allowing the execution of any PHP code in those files. EPSS estimates a 1.06% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The ElementsKit Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 3.6.0 via the Price Menu, Hotspot, and Advanced Toggle widgets. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to include and execute arbitrary 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 images and other “safe” file types can be uploaded and included. CVE-2024-43996 is potentially a duplicate of this issue.

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

1.06%

60.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-98

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wpmet	Elementskit	< 3.6.1

References

https://account.wpmet.com/downloads/elementskit/?changelog=1Release Notes
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/c8ae0a47-cba5-468e-8d25-7b7176373b9c?source=cveThird Party Advisory
https://account.wpmet.com/downloads/elementskit/?changelog=1Release Notes
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/c8ae0a47-cba5-468e-8d25-7b7176373b9c?source=cveThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 2, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-3500?

How severe is CVE-2024-3500?

CVE-2024-3500 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.06% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-3500?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2024-3500?

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Source: NVD / NIST