CVE-2024-5153: The Startklar Elementor Addons plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-5153?

startklar elmentor addons: upgrade to newer than 1.7.15. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-5153 being exploited?

CVE-2024-5153 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-2024-5153 affect?

CVE-2024-5153 affects startklar elmentor addons. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.1). The Startklar Elementor Addons plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 1.7.15 via the 'dropzone_hash' parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to copy the conten

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-5153?

Priority 53/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

CRITICAL 9.1REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-5153 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.1) affecting startklar elmentor addons. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Startklar Elementor Addons plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 1.7.15 via the 'dropzone_hash' parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to copy the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information, and to delete arbitrary directories, including the root WordPress directory.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.1 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 37%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2024-06-06
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: web-shop-host

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 04:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:15 UTCUpdated Record last modified

web-shop-host startklar elmentor addons UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.7.15

Fixed in: newer than 1.7.15

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy startklar-elmentor-addons || rpm -q startklar-elmentor-addons || startklar-elmentor-addons --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.7.15 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade startklar-elmentor-addons

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade startklar-elmentor-addons

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-2024-5153?

startklar elmentor addons: upgrade to newer than 1.7.15. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-5153 being exploited?

CVE-2024-5153 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-2024-5153 affect?

CVE-2024-5153 affects startklar elmentor addons. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.1). The Startklar Elementor Addons plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 1.7.15 via the 'dropzone_hash' parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to copy the conten

How urgent is CVE-2024-5153?

Priority 53/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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