CVE-2024-5709: The WPBakery Visual Composer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to,

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-5709?

page builder: upgrade to 7.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-5709 being exploited?

CVE-2024-5709 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-2024-5709 affect?

CVE-2024-5709 affects page builder. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The WPBakery Visual Composer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 7.7 via the 'layout_name' parameter. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2024-5709 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting page builder. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The WPBakery Visual Composer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 7.7 via the 'layout_name' parameter. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, and with post permissions granted by an Administrator, to include and execute arbitrary files on the server, allowing the execution of any PHP code in those files. This can be used to bypass access c

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	1.0% (top 37%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2024-08-06
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: wpbakery

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-08-06 06:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:16 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wpbakery page builder UPGRADE

Affected: < 7.8

Fixed in: 7.8

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy page-builder || rpm -q page-builder || page-builder --version

2. UPGRADE to 7.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade page-builder

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade page-builder

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-2024-5709?

page builder: upgrade to 7.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-5709 being exploited?

CVE-2024-5709 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-2024-5709 affect?

CVE-2024-5709 affects page builder. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The WPBakery Visual Composer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 7.7 via the 'layout_name' parameter. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access

How urgent is CVE-2024-5709?

Priority 47/100. High severity

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

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