CVE-2024-2662 HIGH

CVE-2024-2662: Unlimited Elements For Elementor (Free Widgets, Addons, Templates) <= 1.5.102 - Authenticated (Admin+) Command Injection

Vendor Unitecms
Product Unlimited Elements For Elementor
Weakness CWE-78
Published May 10, 2024
Last update April 8, 2026

CVSS base score

7.2/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required High
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

The Unlimited Elements For Elementor (Free Widgets, Addons, Templates) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to command injection in all versions up to, and including, 1.5.102. This is due to insufficient filtering of template attributes during the creation of HTML for custom widgets This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level access and above, to execute arbitrary commands on the server.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Unlimited Elements For Elementor versions up to 1.5.102 contain an OS command injection vulnerability. An authenticated administrator can execute arbitrary system commands on the server by sending a specially crafted request. This allows complete compromise of the site and underlying server. Update to a version newer than 1.5.102 immediately.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Run arbitrary system commands on the server with the privileges of the web server process.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

A compromised admin account can execute code on your server, potentially leading to data theft, malware installation, or complete site takeover.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have administrator-level access to the WordPress site.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

May 10, 2024 CVE published
April 8, 2026 Record updated

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