CVE-2024-13408: The Post Grid, Slider & Carousel Ultimate – with Shortcode, Gutenberg Block & Elementor Widget plugin for Word

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-13408?

post grid: upgrade to 1.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-13408 being exploited?

CVE-2024-13408 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-2024-13408 affect?

CVE-2024-13408 affects post grid. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). 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` s

Routine

HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2024-13408 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting post grid. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 52%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-98
Published	2025-01-24
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: pickplugins

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-01-24 11:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

pickplugins post grid UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.7

Fixed in: 1.7

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy post-grid || rpm -q post-grid || post-grid --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade post-grid

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade post-grid

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-2024-13408?

post grid: upgrade to 1.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-13408 being exploited?

CVE-2024-13408 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-2024-13408 affect?

CVE-2024-13408 affects post grid. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). 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` s

How urgent is CVE-2024-13408?

Priority 38/100. High severity

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

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