How severe is CVE-2024-3500?

CVE-2024-3500 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-3500 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-3500?

CVE-2024-3500 affects Wpmet Elementskit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-3500?

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-2024-3500 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-3500 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-32086.

When was CVE-2024-3500 published?

CVE-2024-3500 was published on 2024-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-3500

CVE-2024-3500 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wpmet Elementskit with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-32086
Weakness: CWE-98
Affected product: Wpmet Elementskit
Published: 2024-05-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-3500?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2024-3500?: CVE-2024-3500 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-3500 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-3500?: CVE-2024-3500 affects Wpmet Elementskit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-3500?: 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-2024-3500 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-3500 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-32086.
When was CVE-2024-3500 published?: CVE-2024-3500 was published on 2024-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:wpmet:elementskit:*:*:*:*:pro:wordpress:*:*

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