CVE-2026-15338
LA-Studio Element Kit for Elementor <= 1.6.1 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Local File Inclusion via 'progress_type' Widget Setting
Description
The LA-Studio Element Kit for Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 1.6.1 via the get_type_template function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to include and execute arbitrary .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 file types can be uploaded and included. The wp_normalize_path function used in get_template only normalizes directory separators and does not resolve or reject path traversal sequences, while the extension check is trivially bypassed because the caller already appends the required extension to the traversal payload.
INFO
Published Date :
July 11, 2026, 4:17 a.m.
Last Modified :
July 11, 2026, 4:17 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-15338
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the plugin to version 1.6.2 or later.
- Ensure proper input sanitization for file inclusion functions.
- Restrict file upload capabilities to trusted users.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jul. 11, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'choijun', 'product': 'LA-Studio Element Kit for Elementor', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'versionType': 'semver', 'lessThanOrEqual': '1.6.1'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description The LA-Studio Element Kit for Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 1.6.1 via the get_type_template function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to include and execute arbitrary .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 file types can be uploaded and included. The wp_normalize_path function used in get_template only normalizes directory separators and does not resolve or reject path traversal sequences, while the extension check is trivially bypassed because the caller already appends the required extension to the traversal payload. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-98 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/lastudio-element-kit/tags/1.6.1/includes/addons/progress-bar.php#L866 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/lastudio-element-kit/tags/1.6.1/includes/addons/progress-bar.php#L869 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/lastudio-element-kit/tags/1.6.1/lastudio-element-kit.php#L430 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/lastudio-element-kit/tags/1.6.1/templates/progress-bar/global/index.php#L20 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/lastudio-element-kit/tags/1.6.1/templates/progress-bar/global/index.php#L6 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?reponame=&old=3602507%40lastudio-element-kit&new=3602507%40lastudio-element-kit Added Reference https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/c4c3f136-fa26-4813-9e69-f94eba9e4df7?source=cve