What the vulnerability does
01Description
The Element Pack Elementor Addons (Header Footer, Template Library, Dynamic Grid & Carousel, Remote Arrows) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file reads in all versions up to, and including, 5.7.2 via the SVG widget and a lack of sufficient file validation in the render_svg function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Element Pack for Elementor versions up to 5.7.2 contain an information disclosure vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can read sensitive data they should not have access to. The vulnerability requires network access and valid login credentials but no additional user interaction. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 5.7.2.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read sensitive data or information they should not have access to.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Authenticated users can access confidential information beyond their permission level.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a valid login account with low-level privileges on the site.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
August 9, 2024
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated
