What the vulnerability does
01Description
The Livemesh Addons for Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 9.0. This is due to insufficient sanitization of the template name parameter in the `lae_get_template_part()` function, which uses an inadequate `str_replace()` approach that can be bypassed using recursive directory traversal patterns. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to include and execute arbitrary files on the server, allowing the attacker to include and execute local files via the widget's template parameter granted they can trick an administrator into performing an action or install Elementor.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Livemesh Addons by Elementor versions 9.0 and earlier contain a vulnerability that allows authenticated users with low privileges to read sensitive data, modify site content, and disrupt service. The vulnerability requires network access and an active user account but no additional user interaction. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 9.0 as soon as a patch becomes available.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read sensitive data, modify site content, and disrupt service availability.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Authenticated users can access confidential information, alter pages/posts, and cause downtime.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege user account on the site.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
April 16, 2026
CVE published
April 16, 2026
Record updated
