CVE-2024-3500: The ElementsKit Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and incl

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-3500?

elementskit: upgrade to 3.6.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-3500 being exploited?

CVE-2024-3500 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-2024-3500 affect?

CVE-2024-3500 affects elementskit. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The ElementsKit Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 3.6.0 via the Price Menu, Hotspot, and Advanced Toggle widgets. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with co

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2024-3500 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting elementskit. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The ElementsKit Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 3.6.0 via the Price Menu, Hotspot, and Advanced Toggle widgets. 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. This can be used to bypass access controls, obtain sensitive data,

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.1% (top 35%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-98
Published	2024-05-02
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: wpmet

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-05-02 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:44 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wpmet elementskit UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.6.1

Fixed in: 3.6.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy elementskit || rpm -q elementskit || elementskit --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.6.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade elementskit

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade elementskit

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-2024-3500?

elementskit: upgrade to 3.6.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-3500 being exploited?

CVE-2024-3500 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-2024-3500 affect?

CVE-2024-3500 affects elementskit. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The ElementsKit Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 3.6.0 via the Price Menu, Hotspot, and Advanced Toggle widgets. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with co

How urgent is CVE-2024-3500?

Priority 47/100. High severity

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

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References

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