What the vulnerability does
01Description
The Cowidgets – Elementor Addons plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.2 via the 'item_style' and 'style' parameters. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, 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. CVE-2024-37419 is likely a duplicate of this issue.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Cowidgets – Elementor Addons versions 1.1.2 and earlier contain a path traversal vulnerability that allows authenticated users to read arbitrary files from the server. An attacker with low-level site access can bypass directory restrictions and access sensitive files outside the intended scope. This affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the site.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read, modify, or delete arbitrary files on the server outside the intended directory.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Sensitive files (config, database credentials, private keys) can be exposed or modified by any low-privilege user.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege user account on the site (e.g., subscriber or contributor role).
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
June 6, 2024
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated
