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CVE-2025-8081: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in elemntor Elementor Website Builder – more than just a page builder

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VulnerabilityCVE-2025-8081cvecve-2025-8081cwe-22
Published: Tue Aug 12 2025 (08/12/2025, 05:27:09 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: elemntor
Product: Elementor Website Builder – more than just a page builder

Description

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.

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AILast updated: 04/09/2026, 21:45:19 UTC

Technical Analysis

The Elementor plugin for WordPress contains a path traversal vulnerability (CWE-22) in the Import_Images::import() function due to inadequate restrictions on the filename parameter. Authenticated attackers with administrator or higher privileges can exploit this flaw to read arbitrary files on the server, potentially disclosing sensitive information. This affects all versions up to 3.30.2. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.9, reflecting a medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and high confidentiality impact but no integrity or availability impact. No patch or official fix has been documented in the provided data.

Potential Impact

An attacker with administrator-level access can read arbitrary files on the server hosting the Elementor plugin, potentially exposing sensitive information such as configuration files, credentials, or other protected data. The vulnerability does not impact integrity or availability but poses a confidentiality risk. Since exploitation requires high privileges, the threat is limited to already trusted users with elevated access.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict administrator access to trusted personnel only and monitor for suspicious activity. Avoid using vulnerable versions of the Elementor plugin if possible. No vendor-provided patch or temporary fix information is currently available.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.1
Assigner Short Name
Wordfence
Date Reserved
2025-07-23T12:26:55.980Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 689ad582ad5a09ad002df1bb

Added to database: 8/12/2025, 5:47:46 AM

Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 9:45:19 PM

Last updated: 5/10/2026, 2:42:19 PM

Views: 276

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