How severe is CVE-2024-37462?

CVE-2024-37462 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.5, 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-2024-37462 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-37462?

CVE-2024-37462 affects G5plus Ultimate Bootstrap Elements For Elementor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-37462?

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-2024-37462 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-37462 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-36682.

When was CVE-2024-37462 published?

CVE-2024-37462 was published on 2024-07-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-37462

CVE-2024-37462 is a high-severity vulnerability in G5plus Ultimate Bootstrap Elements For Elementor with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.5. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-36682
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: G5plus Ultimate Bootstrap Elements For Elementor
Published: 2024-07-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in G5Theme Ultimate Bootstrap Elements for Elementor allows Path Traversal.This issue affects Ultimate Bootstrap Elements for Elementor: from n/a through 1.4.2.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-37462?: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in G5Theme Ultimate Bootstrap Elements for Elementor allows Path Traversal.This issue affects Ultimate Bootstrap Elements for Elementor: from n/a through 1.4.2.
How severe is CVE-2024-37462?: CVE-2024-37462 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.5, 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-2024-37462 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-37462?: CVE-2024-37462 affects G5plus Ultimate Bootstrap Elements For Elementor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-37462?: 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-2024-37462 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-37462 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-36682.
When was CVE-2024-37462 published?: CVE-2024-37462 was published on 2024-07-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/ultimate-bootstrap-elements-for-elementor/wordpress-ultimate-bootstrap-elements-for-elementor-plugin-1-4-2-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:g5plus:ultimate_bootstrap_elements_for_elementor:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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