CVE-2024-33568: bdthemes element_pack Deserialization of Untrusted Data
CVSS: 9.9v3.1CriticalModified
Published 04-06-2024Last modified 28-04-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2024-33568 is a critical (CVSS 9.9) Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability in bdthemes element_pack. EPSS estimates a 0.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 43.2% of scored vulnerabilities. Fixed in 7.19.3.
CVSS score
9.9/10
010
Critical · v3.1 (wordfence)EPSS score
0.52%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 04-06-2024PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 28-04-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal'), Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability in BdThemes Element Pack Pro allows Path Traversal, Object Injection.This issue affects Element Pack Pro: from n/a before 7.19.3.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 3 sources · 1 versionCritical 9.9Preferred score · wordfence (Source)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:HSources3 sources · 6.5–9.9
- CVE.orgCNA8.5HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:HDiffers
- NVDNIST6.5MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
0.52%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
43%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.52% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.52%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-502Deserialization of Untrusted DataThe product deserializes untrusted data without sufficiently ensuring that the resulting data will be valid.
- CWE-22Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.
Affected systems
Bdthemes2 products
- element_pack≤ 7.7.4
- element pack pro≥ n/a, < 7.19.3
Wordpress1 product
- bdthemes-element-pack≤ 7.19.2 (fixed in 7.19.3)
2 vendors · 3 products