PatchTheCVECVE-2024-13545: The Bootstrap Ultimate theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and in
CVE-2024-13545 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting ultimate bootstrap elements for elementor. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Bootstrap Ultimate theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.9 via the path parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to include PHP files on the server, allowing the execution of any PHP code in those files. This can be used to bypass access controls, obtain sensitive data, or achieve code execution in cases where PHP files can be uploaded and included. If php://
Why this priority
- Critical severity
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 9.8 (Critical) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.3% (top 30%) |
| 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-2024-13545?
ultimate bootstrap elements for elementor: upgrade to newer than 1.4.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-13545 being exploited?
CVE-2024-13545 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-2024-13545 affect?
CVE-2024-13545 affects ultimate bootstrap elements for elementor. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). The Bootstrap Ultimate theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.9 via the path parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to include PHP files on the server, al
How urgent is CVE-2024-13545?
Priority 57/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
Software pages
WordPress vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities · Bootstrap vulnerabilities
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