CVE-2023-31231 CRITICAL

CVE-2023-31231: WordPress Unlimited Elements For Elementor (Free Widgets, Addons, Templates) Plugin <= 1.5.65 is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Upload

Vendor Unlimited Elements
Product Unlimited Elements For Elementor (Free Widgets, Addons, Templates)
Weakness CWE-434 · Unrestricted file upload
Published December 20, 2023
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

9.9/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in Unlimited Elements Unlimited Elements For Elementor (Free Widgets, Addons, Templates).This issue affects Unlimited Elements For Elementor (Free Widgets, Addons, Templates): from n/a through 1.5.65.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Unlimited Elements For Elementor allows authenticated users with low privileges to upload files without restriction. An attacker can upload malicious files—including PHP scripts—to execute arbitrary code on the site. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 1.5.65. Site owners should update immediately to a version newer than 1.5.65.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Upload and execute malicious files, including PHP code, to take control of the site.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Complete site compromise: attacker can read data, modify content, create admin accounts, or delete the site.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege user account (e.g., subscriber or contributor role).

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

December 20, 2023 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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