What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in Elementor Elementor Website Builder allows Manipulating Web Input to File System Calls.This issue affects Elementor Website Builder: from n/a through 3.19.0.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Elementor Website Builder versions up to 3.19.0 contain a path traversal vulnerability that allows authenticated users with low privileges to read, modify, or delete arbitrary files on the server. The vulnerability requires network access and high attack complexity, but can affect the entire site's confidentiality, integrity, and availability once exploited.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read, modify, or delete arbitrary files on the server.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Attackers with basic user accounts can compromise site files, potentially leading to data theft or site takeover.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege authenticated account; no user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
May 17, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated