CVE-2024-13408
CVE-2024-13408 is a high-severity vulnerability in Pickplugins Post Grid with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-98.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-51585
- Weakness: CWE-98
- Affected product: Pickplugins Post Grid
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Post Grid, Slider & Carousel Ultimate – with Shortcode, Gutenberg Block & Elementor Widget plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 1.6.10 via the 'theme' attribute of the `pgcu` shortcode. 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 php files can be uploaded and included.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-13408?
- The Post Grid, Slider & Carousel Ultimate – with Shortcode, Gutenberg Block & Elementor Widget plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 1.6.10 via the 'theme' attribute of the `pgcu` shortcode. 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 php files can be uploaded and included.
- How severe is CVE-2024-13408?
- CVE-2024-13408 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2024-13408 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-13408?
- CVE-2024-13408 affects Pickplugins Post Grid. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-13408?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2024-13408 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-13408 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-51585.
- When was CVE-2024-13408 published?
- CVE-2024-13408 was published on 2025-01-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3227281/post-grid-carousel-ultimate/tags/1.7/includes/classes/shortcode.php
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/ff346465-62c2-4a2b-8a4a-c88558d7cabd?source=cve
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:pickplugins:post_grid:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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