What the vulnerability does
01Description
The WPZOOM Addons for Elementor (Templates, Widgets) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.37 via the 'grid_style' parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to include and execute arbitrary 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 images and other “safe” file types can be uploaded and included.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
The WPZOOM Addons for Elementor plugin contains a path traversal vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read, modify, or delete arbitrary files on the server. The vulnerability exists in versions up to 1.1.37 and requires no user interaction. An attacker can exploit this by crafting malicious requests to access files outside the intended directory, potentially exposing sensitive configuration files, database credentials, or other critical data.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read, modify, or delete any file on the server without authentication.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Attackers can steal database credentials, configuration files, or other sensitive data; modify site files; or cause service disruption.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access to the site; no authentication or user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
May 22, 2024
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated
