What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in add-ons.org Drag and Drop File Upload for Elementor Forms drag-and-drop-file-upload-for-elementor-forms allows Path Traversal.This issue affects Drag and Drop File Upload for Elementor Forms: from n/a through <= 1.4.3.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
The Drag and Drop File Upload for Elementor Forms plugin contains a path traversal vulnerability that allows an attacker to manipulate file upload paths. By crafting malicious requests, an attacker can write files outside the intended upload directory, potentially overwriting critical site files or injecting malicious code. No authentication is required to exploit this flaw.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Write files to arbitrary locations on the server, potentially overwriting site files or injecting malicious code.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Attackers can compromise your site by uploading malicious files to critical directories, leading to data loss or site takeover.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
May 23, 2025
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated