CVE-2024-5455: The Plus Addons for Elementor Page Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all v

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-5455?

the plus addons for elementor: upgrade to 5.6.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-5455 being exploited?

CVE-2024-5455 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-2024-5455 affect?

CVE-2024-5455 affects the plus addons for elementor. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The Plus Addons for Elementor Page Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 5.5.4 via the 'magazine_style' parameter within the Dynamic Smart Showcase widget. This makes it pos

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2024-5455 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting the plus addons for elementor. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Plus Addons for Elementor Page Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 5.5.4 via the 'magazine_style' parameter within the Dynamic Smart Showcase widget. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to include and execute arbitrary files on the server, allowing the execution of any PHP code in those files. This can be used to bypas

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
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-98
Published	2024-06-21
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: posimyth

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-06-21 04:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:15 UTCUpdated Record last modified

posimyth the plus addons for elementor UPGRADE

Affected: < 5.6.0

Fixed in: 5.6.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy the-plus-addons-for-elementor || rpm -q the-plus-addons-for-elementor || the-plus-addons-for-elementor --version

2. UPGRADE to 5.6.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade the-plus-addons-for-elementor

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade the-plus-addons-for-elementor

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-2024-5455?

the plus addons for elementor: upgrade to 5.6.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-5455 being exploited?

CVE-2024-5455 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-2024-5455 affect?

CVE-2024-5455 affects the plus addons for elementor. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The Plus Addons for Elementor Page Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 5.5.4 via the 'magazine_style' parameter within the Dynamic Smart Showcase widget. This makes it pos

How urgent is CVE-2024-5455?

Priority 43/100. High severity

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

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