What the vulnerability does
01Description
The Responsive Addons for Elementor – Free Elementor Addons Plugin and Elementor Templates plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 1.6.4 via several widgets. 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.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
A vulnerability in Responsive Addons for Elementor versions up to 1.6.4 allows authenticated users with low privileges to read sensitive data, modify site content, and disrupt service. The flaw requires a valid user account but no special interaction. Site administrators should update immediately to a version newer than 1.6.4.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read sensitive data, modify content, and disrupt the site's availability.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Any registered user can compromise site data, content integrity, and availability.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege user account on the site.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
February 21, 2025
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated
