CVE-2024-13545 Bootstrap Ultimate <= 1.4.9 - Unauthenticated Limited Local File Inclusion

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Unauthenticated attackers can exploit a path traversal flaw in the Bootstrap Ultimate WordPress theme to include local files, potentially leading to code execution or data disclosure.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2024-13545?

CVE-2024-13545 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in eminozlem Bootstrap Ultimate, published on 24 Jan 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The Bootstrap Ultimate theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.9 via the path parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to include PHP files on the server, allowing the execution of any PHP code in those files. This can be used to bypass access controls, obtain sensitive data, or achieve code execution in cases where PHP files can be uploaded and included. If php://filter is enabled on the server, this issue may directly lead to Remote Code Execution.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-13545?

It affects 1 product.

Products include G5plus Ultimate Bootstrap Elements for Elementor.

How do I fix CVE-2024-13545?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-13545 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2024-13545 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-13545 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3jm2-936q-55vp.

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