CVE-2025-8081 MEDIUM

CVE-2025-8081: Elementor <= 3.30.2 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Arbitrary File Read via Image Import

Vendor Elemntor
Product Elementor Website Builder – more than just a page builder
Weakness CWE-22 · Path traversal
Published August 12, 2025
Last update April 8, 2026

CVSS base score

4.9/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required High
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity None

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

The Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Read in all versions up to, and including, 3.30.2 via the Import_Images::import() function due to insufficient controls on the filename specified. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level access and above, to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Elementor Website Builder versions up to 3.30.2 contain a path traversal vulnerability that allows high-privilege users to read files outside the intended directory. An attacker with administrator or editor access can craft requests to access sensitive files on the server. The vulnerability requires high-level site access and does not allow file modification or system disruption.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read arbitrary files on the server outside the intended directory.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Administrators and editors with malicious intent can access sensitive configuration files, database credentials, or other private data stored on the server.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have high-privilege access (administrator or editor role) on the site.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

August 12, 2025 CVE published
April 8, 2026 Record updated