What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in Codeless Cowidgets – Elementor Addons allows Path Traversal.This issue affects Cowidgets – Elementor Addons: from n/a through 1.1.1.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Cowidgets – Elementor Addons versions up to 1.1.1 contain a path traversal vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files from the server. An attacker can craft requests to access sensitive files outside the intended directory, such as configuration files or database credentials. No user interaction is required. Update to a version newer than 1.1.1.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read arbitrary files from the server, including configuration files and sensitive data.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Attackers can access sensitive files like wp-config.php, database credentials, and other confidential data without logging in.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
July 9, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated