CVE-2024-6164: The Filter & Grids WordPress plugin before 2.8.33 is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion via the post_layout pa

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-6164?

filter \& grids: upgrade to 2.8.33. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-6164 being exploited?

CVE-2024-6164 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-2024-6164 affect?

CVE-2024-6164 affects filter \& grids. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). The Filter & Grids WordPress plugin before 2.8.33 is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion via the post_layout parameter. This makes it possible for an unauthenticated attacker to include and execute PHP files on the server, allowing the execu

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-6164?

Priority 61/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-6164 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting filter \& grids. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Filter & Grids WordPress plugin before 2.8.33 is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion via the post_layout parameter. This makes it possible for an unauthenticated attacker to include and execute PHP files on the server, allowing the execution of any PHP code in those files.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.1% (top 35%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2024-07-18
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: ymc-22

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-07-18 06:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ymc-22 filter \& grids UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.8.33

Fixed in: 2.8.33

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy filter--grids || rpm -q filter--grids || filter--grids --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.8.33 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade filter--grids

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade filter--grids

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-2024-6164?

filter \& grids: upgrade to 2.8.33. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-6164 being exploited?

CVE-2024-6164 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-2024-6164 affect?

CVE-2024-6164 affects filter \& grids. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). The Filter & Grids WordPress plugin before 2.8.33 is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion via the post_layout parameter. This makes it possible for an unauthenticated attacker to include and execute PHP files on the server, allowing the execu

How urgent is CVE-2024-6164?

Priority 61/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

References

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