PatchTheCVECVE-2024-13409: The Post Grid, Slider & Carousel Ultimate – with Shortcode, Gutenberg Block & Elementor Widget plugin for Word
CVE-2024-13409 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting post grid\, slider \& carousel ultimate. 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' parameter of the post_type_ajax_handler() function. 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 co
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 | 0.9% (top 42%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-22 |
| Published | 2025-01-24 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2024-13409?
post grid\, slider \& carousel ultimate: upgrade to 1.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-13409 being exploited?
CVE-2024-13409 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-2024-13409 affect?
CVE-2024-13409 affects post grid\, slider \& carousel ultimate. 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' parameter of the post_typ
How urgent is CVE-2024-13409?
Priority 41/100. High severity
Software pages
WordPress vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities
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