CVE-2024-10050: The Elementor Header & Footer Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Information Disclosure in all vers

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-10050?

elementor header \& footer builder: upgrade to 1.6.44. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-10050 being exploited?

CVE-2024-10050 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-10050 affect?

CVE-2024-10050 affects elementor header \& footer builder. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The Elementor Header & Footer Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Information Disclosure in all versions up to, and including, 1.6.43 via the hfe_template shortcode. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contrib

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-10050?

Priority 25/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2024-10050 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting elementor header \& footer builder. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Elementor Header & Footer Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Information Disclosure in all versions up to, and including, 1.6.43 via the hfe_template shortcode. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to view the contents of Draft, Private and Password-protected posts they do not own.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 58%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-200
Published	2024-10-24
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: brainstormforce

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-10-24 09:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:54 UTCUpdated Record last modified

brainstormforce elementor header \& footer builder UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.6.44

Fixed in: 1.6.44

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy elementor-header--footer-builder || rpm -q elementor-header--footer-builder || elementor-header--footer-builder --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.6.44 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade elementor-header--footer-builder

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade elementor-header--footer-builder

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-10050?

elementor header \& footer builder: upgrade to 1.6.44. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-10050 being exploited?

CVE-2024-10050 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-10050 affect?

CVE-2024-10050 affects elementor header \& footer builder. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The Elementor Header & Footer Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Information Disclosure in all versions up to, and including, 1.6.43 via the hfe_template shortcode. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contrib

How urgent is CVE-2024-10050?

Priority 25/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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