What the vulnerability does
01Description
The Qi Addons For Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 1.7.2 via the 'behavior' attributes found in the qi_addons_for_elementor_blog_list shortcode. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to include and execute arbitrary .php files on the server, allowing the execution of any PHP code in those files. This can be used to bypass access controls, obtain sensitive data, or achieve code execution in cases where .php file types can be uploaded and included. Please note that this requires an attacker to create a non-existent directory or target an instance where file_exists won't return false with a non-existent directory in the path, in order to successfully exploit.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Qi Addons For Elementor versions up to 1.7.2 contain a code injection vulnerability that allows authenticated users with low privileges to execute arbitrary PHP code on the site. The vulnerability requires high attack complexity but grants full read, write, and system access once exploited. Site administrators should update immediately to a version newer than 1.7.2.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Run arbitrary PHP code on the site with full access to read, modify, and delete data.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Any low-privilege user account can compromise the entire site, including database and file system.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege authenticated account (e.g., subscriber or contributor role).
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
June 7, 2024
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated
