What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in POSIMYTH Innovation The Plus Addons for Elementor Pro allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects The Plus Addons for Elementor Pro: from n/a through 5.2.8.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
The Plus Addons for Elementor Pro versions up to 5.2.8 contain a path traversal vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files from the server. An attacker can access sensitive files such as configuration files, database credentials, and other protected data without needing to log in or interact with a user. This vulnerability requires only network access and can be exploited remotely.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read arbitrary files from your server, including configuration files and sensitive data.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Attackers can access sensitive files like wp-config.php, database credentials, and private keys without logging in.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
May 17, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated