CVE-2024-5455: posimyth the_plus_addons_for_elementor PHP Remote File Inclusion

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2024-5455 is a high (CVSS 8.8) PHP Remote File Inclusion vulnerability in posimyth the_plus_addons_for_elementor. EPSS estimates a 0.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 48.9% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 21-06-2024
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 08-04-2026
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

The Plus Addons for Elementor Page Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 5.5.4 via the 'magazine_style' parameter within the Dynamic Smart Showcase widget. 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.

• CWE-98Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion')The PHP application receives input from an upstream component, but it does not restrict or incorrectly restricts the input before its usage in "require," "include," or similar functions.