What the vulnerability does
01Description
The Royal Addons for Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file upload in all versions up to, and including, 1.7.1049. This is due to insufficient file type validation detecting files named main.php, allowing a file with such a name to bypass sanitization. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with author-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Royal Addons for Elementor contains an unrestricted file upload vulnerability affecting versions up to 1.7.1049. An authenticated user with low privileges can upload arbitrary files to the server without proper validation. This allows attackers to upload malicious code, potentially gaining control of the site. Site owners should update immediately to a version newer than 1.7.1049.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Upload arbitrary files to the server and execute malicious code on the site.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Attackers with basic user accounts can compromise your site by uploading and executing malicious files.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege user account (e.g., subscriber or contributor role).
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
March 11, 2026
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated
