What the vulnerability does
01Description
The Startklar Elementor Addons plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to insufficient file type validation in the 'process' function in the 'startklarDropZoneUploadProcess' class in versions up to, and including, 1.7.13. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Startklar Elementor Addons versions 1.7.13 and earlier allow unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files to the site without restriction. An attacker can upload malicious files such as PHP scripts to gain control of the site. No user interaction or special privileges are required to exploit this vulnerability.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Upload arbitrary files (including PHP scripts) to the site without authentication.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Attackers can upload malicious code and take full control of your site.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
May 7, 2024
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated