CVE-2024-4359: The Element Pack Elementor Addons (Header Footer, Template Library, Dynamic Grid & Carousel, Remote Arrows) pl

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-4359?

element pack: upgrade to 5.7.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-4359 being exploited?

CVE-2024-4359 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-2024-4359 affect?

CVE-2024-4359 affects element pack. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). The Element Pack Elementor Addons (Header Footer, Template Library, Dynamic Grid & Carousel, Remote Arrows) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file reads in all versions up to, and including, 5.7.2 via the SVG widget and a lack

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-4359?

Priority 33/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2024-4359 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting element pack. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Element Pack Elementor Addons (Header Footer, Template Library, Dynamic Grid & Carousel, Remote Arrows) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file reads in all versions up to, and including, 5.7.2 via the SVG widget and a lack of sufficient file validation in the render_svg function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, whi

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 57%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-98, CWE-829
Published	2024-08-12
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: bdthemes

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-08-12 13:38 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

bdthemes element pack UPGRADE

Affected: < 5.7.3

Fixed in: 5.7.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy element-pack || rpm -q element-pack || element-pack --version

2. UPGRADE to 5.7.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade element-pack

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade element-pack

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2024-4359?

element pack: upgrade to 5.7.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-4359 being exploited?

CVE-2024-4359 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-2024-4359 affect?

CVE-2024-4359 affects element pack. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). The Element Pack Elementor Addons (Header Footer, Template Library, Dynamic Grid & Carousel, Remote Arrows) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file reads in all versions up to, and including, 5.7.2 via the SVG widget and a lack

How urgent is CVE-2024-4359?

Priority 33/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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References

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