CVE-2023-31231CWE-434

WordPress Unlimited Elements For Elementor (Free Widgets, Addons, Templates) Plugin <= 1.5.65 is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Upload

Critical · published December 20, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.9
EPSS
1%
Percentile
50.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 An unrestricted file upload vulnerability exists in Unlimited Elements For Elementor, allowing attackers to upload potentially dangerous files without restriction! Think of it like a restaurant accepting any dish the delivery person brings in, without checking the order first – it could lead to a surprise menu item that's dangerously spicy! 😱 This vulnerability could empower attackers to upload malicious files, potentially leading to code execution on your server! If exploited, it might allow them to take full control of your site, leading to data loss and a seriously compromised environment. Protect your users and your reputation—this could be absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant accepting any dish the delivery person brings in, without checking the order first – it could lead to a surprise menu item that's dangerously spicy! 😱 This vulnerability allows attackers to upload files of any type, bypassing necessary checks that would typically prevent dangerous file types from being executed on the server. Specifically, Unlimited Elements For Elementor versions up to 1.5.65 are affected, leaving systems open to significant risk.

What to do

This vulnerability could empower attackers to upload malicious files, potentially leading to code execution on your server! If exploited, it might allow them to take full control of your site, leading to data loss and a seriously compromised environment. Protect your users and your reputation—this could be absolutely devastating! Immediate action is required: Update Unlimited Elements For Elementor to the latest version to close this gap. Additionally, consider implementing strict file type validations and restricting the upload paths to enhance your security posture. You've got this! Just follow these steps, and you'll be well on your way to safeguarding your site against this critical vulnerability! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.9 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00652 · 50.6th percentile
Weakness
CWE-434 · Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Published
2023-12-20T18:56Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 20 DEC 18:56Z
    WordPress Unlimited Elements For Elementor (Free Widgets, Addons, Templates) Plugin <= 1.5.65 is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Upload
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