How severe is CVE-2024-4359?

CVE-2024-4359 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-4359 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-4359?

CVE-2024-4359 affects Bdthemes Element Pack. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-4359?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-4359 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-4359 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-43995.

When was CVE-2024-4359 published?

CVE-2024-4359 was published on 2024-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-4359

CVE-2024-4359 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Bdthemes Element Pack with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-829.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-43995
Weakness: CWE-829
Affected product: Bdthemes Element Pack
Published: 2024-08-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Element Pack Elementor Addons (Header Footer, Template Library, Dynamic Grid & Carousel, Remote Arrows) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file reads in all versions up to, and including, 5.7.2 via the SVG widget and a lack of sufficient file validation in the render_svg function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-4359?: The Element Pack Elementor Addons (Header Footer, Template Library, Dynamic Grid & Carousel, Remote Arrows) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file reads in all versions up to, and including, 5.7.2 via the SVG widget and a lack of sufficient file validation in the render_svg function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.
How severe is CVE-2024-4359?: CVE-2024-4359 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-4359 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-4359?: CVE-2024-4359 affects Bdthemes Element Pack. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-4359?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-4359 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-4359 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-43995.
When was CVE-2024-4359 published?: CVE-2024-4359 was published on 2024-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:bdthemes:element_pack:*:*:*:*:lite:wordpress:*:*

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