CVE-2024-4788: The Boostify Header Footer Builder for Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modificati

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-4788?

boostify header footer builder for elementor: upgrade to 1.3.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-4788 being exploited?

CVE-2024-4788 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-2024-4788 affect?

CVE-2024-4788 affects boostify header footer builder for elementor. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The Boostify Header Footer Builder for Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the create_bhf_post function in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.5. This mak

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-4788?

Priority 22/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2024-4788 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting boostify header footer builder for elementor. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Boostify Header Footer Builder for Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the create_bhf_post function in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.5. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to create pages or posts with arbitrary content.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 72%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2024-06-06
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: woostify

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-06-06 02:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:02 UTCUpdated Record last modified

woostify boostify header footer builder for elementor UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.3.6

Fixed in: 1.3.6

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy boostify-header-footer-builder-for-elementor || rpm -q boostify-header-footer-builder-for-elementor || boostify-header-footer-builder-for-elementor --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.3.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade boostify-header-footer-builder-for-elementor

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade boostify-header-footer-builder-for-elementor

Note

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

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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-2024-4788?

boostify header footer builder for elementor: upgrade to 1.3.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-4788 being exploited?

CVE-2024-4788 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-2024-4788 affect?

CVE-2024-4788 affects boostify header footer builder for elementor. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The Boostify Header Footer Builder for Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the create_bhf_post function in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.5. This mak

How urgent is CVE-2024-4788?

Priority 22/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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