What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in RedefiningTheWeb PDF Generator Addon for Elementor Page Builder pdf-generator-addon-for-elementor-page-builder allows Path Traversal.This issue affects PDF Generator Addon for Elementor Page Builder: from n/a through <= 1.7.5.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
The PDF Generator Addon for Elementor Page Builder versions 1.7.5 and earlier contain a path traversal vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files from the server. An attacker can craft requests to access sensitive files outside the intended directory, such as configuration files containing database credentials or other private data. No user interaction is required to exploit this flaw.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read arbitrary files from the server, including configuration files and other sensitive data.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Attackers can access sensitive files like wp-config.php, database backups, or private keys without logging in.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access to the site; no authentication or user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
February 3, 2025
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated