PatchTheCVECVE-2024-8494: The Elementor Website Builder Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all
CVE-2024-8494 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting website builder. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Elementor Website Builder Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 3.25.10 via the 'elementor-template' shortcode. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to extract sensitive data including the content of Private, Pending, and Draft Templates. The vulnerability was partially patched in version 3.24.4.
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 76%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-200 |
| Published | 2025-01-30 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2024-8494?
website builder: upgrade to 3.25.11. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-8494 being exploited?
CVE-2024-8494 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-2024-8494 affect?
CVE-2024-8494 affects website builder. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The Elementor Website Builder Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 3.25.10 via the 'elementor-template' shortcode. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers,
How urgent is CVE-2024-8494?
Priority 21/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
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