CVE-2024-8494

Name: CVE-2024-8494
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-01-30T14:15:36.973+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.28%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-8494 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The Elementor Website Builder Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 3.25.10 via the 'elementor-template' shortcode. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to extract sensitive data including the content of Private, Pending, and Draft Templates. EPSS estimates a 0.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Elementor Website Builder Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 3.25.10 via the 'elementor-template' shortcode. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to extract sensitive data including the content of Private, Pending, and Draft Templates. The vulnerability was partially patched in version 3.24.4.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.28%

20.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Elementor	Website Builder	< 3.25.11

References

https://elementor.com/Product
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/94ada60f-1e20-454e-a9d7-7849be764d81?source=cveThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 30, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-8494?

How severe is CVE-2024-8494?

CVE-2024-8494 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-8494?

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-2024-8494?

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Source: NVD / NIST