CVE-2024-43996: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in ElementsKit El

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-43996?

elementskit: upgrade to newer than 3.6.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-43996 being exploited?

CVE-2024-43996 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-2024-43996 affect?

CVE-2024-43996 affects elementskit. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in ElementsKit ElementsKit Pro allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects ElementsKit Pro: from n/a through 3.6.0.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-43996?

Priority 35/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2024-43996 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting elementskit. 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 ElementsKit ElementsKit Pro allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects ElementsKit Pro: from n/a through 3.6.0.

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	0.6% (top 50%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2024-09-23
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: wpmet

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-09-23 01:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:52 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wpmet elementskit UPGRADE

Affected: <= 3.6.0

Fixed in: newer than 3.6.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 3.6.0 (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-2024-43996?

elementskit: upgrade to newer than 3.6.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-43996 being exploited?

CVE-2024-43996 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-2024-43996 affect?

CVE-2024-43996 affects elementskit. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in ElementsKit ElementsKit Pro allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects ElementsKit Pro: from n/a through 3.6.0.

How urgent is CVE-2024-43996?

Priority 35/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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