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Path TraversalWeakness · CWE-22

CVE-2024-7146

HIGH · 8.8 CVSS v3.1 Published 2024-08-16
Mitigation only
No fix yet — a mitigation exists. There is no fixed release. A documented workaround reduces exposure in the meantime.
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94/100
Remediation priority · Urgent
Remotely reachable 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
The JetTabs for Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.3 via the 'switcher_preset' parameter. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, 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 controls, obtain sensitive data, or achieve code execution in cases where images and other “safe” file types can be uploaded and included.

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 · high confidence

The JetTabs for Elementor WordPress plugin versions up to 2.2.3 contain a Local File Inclusion vulnerability via the 'switcher_preset' parameter. Authenticated attackers with Contributor-level access or higher can include and execute arbitrary files on the server, leading to PHP code execution and potential complete system compromise.

MitigationUpdate the JetTabs for Elementor plugin to a version beyond 2.2.3 immediately. If updates are not immediately possible, disable the plugin and review user role permissions until a patch can be applied.

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CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.

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

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

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

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  1. Verify JetTabs plugin is installed
    Check the WordPress plugins directory (wp-content/plugins/) for the jet-tabs folder, or list installed plugins via WordPress admin under Plugins > Installed Plugins
    Affected if JetTabs for Elementor plugin is present in the WordPress installation
  2. Identify the installed JetTabs version
    Open the main plugin file (jet-tabs.php) or readme.txt in the jet-tabs plugin folder and locate the version declaration (e.g., Version: x.x.x)
    Affected if The reported version is 2.2.3 or lower
  3. Confirm the switcher_preset functionality exists
    Search the plugin source code for 'switcher_preset' parameter handling, typically in admin-ajax.php calls or template files within the jet-tabs/includes or jet-tabs/templates directories
    Affected if The switcher_preset parameter handling code is found in the plugin files
  4. Verify user role permissions allow exploitation
    Review WordPress user roles via Users > All Users in admin panel; check if any users exist with Contributor, Author, Editor, or Administrator roles who could access the vulnerable AJAX endpoint
    Affected if Any authenticated user with Contributor-level access or higher exists in the WordPress site

The environment is affected if the JetTabs for Elementor plugin versions 2.2.3 or lower is installed AND the switcher_preset feature is present AND at least one user with Contributor-level access or higher exists on the site.

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

Update the JetTabs for Elementor plugin to a version beyond 2.2.3 immediately. If updates are not immediately possible, disable the plugin and review user role permissions until a patch can be applied.

Recommended fix Moderate confidence

JetTabs for Elementor version 2.2.4 or latest stable release

  1. 1. Backup your WordPress site and database before making any changes.
  2. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins in the WordPress admin dashboard.
  3. 3. Locate JetTabs for Elementor in the plugin list.
  4. 4. If an update is available, click 'Update Now' to install the latest version.
  5. 5. Alternatively, download the latest version from the official WordPress repository or Crocoblock website and upload it manually.
  6. 6. Verify the update was successful by checking the plugin version after updating.
  7. 7. Confirm the 'switcher_preset' parameter is no longer vulnerable by testing (or have a security professional verify).

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

Have this fixed Scoped from the published advisory
  • Consultation2.0 h
  • Implementation2.0 h
  • Testing2.0 h
  • Review / QA1.0 h
7.0 hours of engineering $1,240
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