PatchTheCVECVE-2024-43140: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in G5Theme Ultima
CVE-2024-43140 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting ultimate bootstrap elements for elementor. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in G5Theme Ultimate Bootstrap Elements for Elementor allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Ultimate Bootstrap Elements for Elementor: from n/a through 1.4.4.
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-22 |
| Published | 2024-08-13 |
| 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-2024-43140?
ultimate bootstrap elements for elementor: upgrade to 1.4.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-43140 being exploited?
CVE-2024-43140 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-2024-43140 affect?
CVE-2024-43140 affects ultimate bootstrap elements for elementor. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in G5Theme Ultimate Bootstrap Elements for Elementor allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Ultimate Bootstrap Elements for Elementor:
How urgent is CVE-2024-43140?
Priority 38/100. High severity
Software pages
PHP vulnerabilities · Bootstrap vulnerabilities
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