What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in StylemixThemes Consulting Elementor Widgets allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Consulting Elementor Widgets: from n/a through 1.3.0.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Consulting Elementor Widgets versions up to 1.3.0 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 if exploited. Site administrators should update immediately to a patched version.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read, modify, or delete arbitrary files on the server outside the intended directory.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Attackers with basic user accounts can access sensitive files, alter site configuration, or cause data loss.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege user account on the site; no user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
June 24, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated