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Unrestricted File UploadWeakness · CWE-434

CVE-2024-30533

HIGH · 7.5 CVSS v3.1 Published 2024-03-31
Mitigation only
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84/100
Remediation priority · High
Remotely reachable No privileges Zero-click

Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.

NVD · unedited
Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in Techeshta Layouts for Elementor.This issue affects Layouts for Elementor: from n/a before 1.8.

Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.

dbcve analysis · moderate confidence

The Techeshta Layouts for Elementor WordPress plugin before version 1.8 contains an unrestricted file upload vulnerability allowing attackers to upload dangerous file types (e.g., executable PHP files) without proper validation. This could enable remote code execution if uploaded files are accessible and executed on the server.

MitigationUpgrade to Layouts for Elementor version 1.8 or later, which should include proper file type validation and restrictions on upload functionality.

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From the vector
Attack vector
Network
Complexity
Low
Privileges
None
User interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
High
Availability
None

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.

dbcve checks

Work through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.

  1. Verify Layouts for Elementor plugin is installed
    In WordPress admin, go to Plugins > Installed Plugins and look for 'Layouts for Elementor' or 'Techeshta Layouts for Elementor' in the list. Alternatively, check the /wp-content/plugins/ directory for a folder named 'layouts-for-elementor' or similar Techeshta-related plugin folder.
    Affected if The plugin is found installed on the WordPress site
  2. Check the installed plugin version
    In WordPress admin, go to Plugins > Installed Plugins, find Layouts for Elementor, and look at the version number displayed under the plugin name. Or check the main plugin file (e.g., layouts-for-elementor.php) for the 'Version' header comment.
    Affected if The version number is below 1.8 or no version is displayed (indicating an old installation)
  3. Identify if the upload feature is accessible
    Navigate to the plugin settings in the WordPress admin panel (typically under Elementor > Layouts or a dedicated Techeshta menu). Look for any import, upload, or layout import functionality that allows users to upload files.
    Affected if The plugin provides an import/upload feature that accepts user-submitted files
  4. Test or inspect upload file type restrictions
    If the upload feature is accessible, examine what file types are accepted. Check the plugin code for file type validation logic in upload handlers. Look for any allowlist or blocklist of permitted extensions. Also check if uploaded files are stored in a publicly accessible web directory.
    Affected if The upload feature accepts file types without validation, or permits executable types like .php, .phtml, .exe, or stores uploads in a web-accessible location without execution prevention

A user is affected if the Layouts for Elementor plugin is installed with a version below 1.8 AND the plugin's upload/import feature is accessible and allows unrestricted file uploads.

Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.

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dbcve · scoped
Mitigation available No clean upgrade yet — mitigate in the meantime
Mitigation

Upgrade to Layouts for Elementor version 1.8 or later, which should include proper file type validation and restrictions on upload functionality.

Recommended fix Moderate confidence

version 1.8 or later

  1. 1. Backup your WordPress site before making any changes
  2. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins in your WordPress admin dashboard
  3. 3. Find 'Techeshta Layouts for Elementor' in the plugin list
  4. 4. If an update is available, click 'Update Now' to upgrade to version 1.8 or later
  5. 5. Alternatively, download version 1.8 or the latest version from the WordPress plugin repository and upload it manually via Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin
  6. 6. After updating, verify the plugin is running version 1.8 or later in the Plugins list

Generated from the published advisory — verify against the referenced sources before acting.

Have this fixed Scoped from the published advisory
  • Consultation4.0 h
  • Implementation8.0 h
  • Testing6.0 h
  • Review / QA4.0 h
22.0 hours of engineering $3,860
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