What the vulnerability does
01Description
The The Plus Addons for Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 5.4.1 via the Clients widget. 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
The Plus Addons for Elementor contains a path traversal vulnerability that allows authenticated users to read files outside the intended directory. An attacker with low-level site access can bypass directory restrictions and access sensitive files. The vulnerability affects versions up to 5.4.1 and impacts both confidentiality and integrity of site data.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read files outside the plugin's intended directory, potentially exposing configuration files and sensitive data.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Sensitive files like wp-config.php or database backups could be exposed to authenticated users with minimal permissions.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege user account on the site (subscriber or contributor level or higher).
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
March 27, 2024
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated
