CVE-2023-47679 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-47679: WordPress Qi Addons For Elementor plugin <= 1.6.3 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability

Vendor Qode Interactive
Product Qi Addons For Elementor
Weakness CWE-22 · Path traversal
Published May 17, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

6.4/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity High
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in QODE Interactive Qi Addons For Elementor allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Qi Addons For Elementor: from n/a through 1.6.3.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Qi Addons For Elementor versions up to 1.6.3 contain a path traversal vulnerability that allows authenticated users with low privileges to read files outside the intended directory. An attacker can also make limited modifications to files on the server. The vulnerability requires network access and some technical knowledge to exploit, but does not require user interaction.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read arbitrary files on the server and make limited modifications to file content.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Sensitive files (config, database credentials, private keys) may be exposed; site files could be partially modified.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege user account on the site; network access required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

May 17, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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