CVE-2026-1793: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in bdthemes Element Pack – Widgets, Templates & Addons for Elementor
The Element Pack Addons for Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file reads in all versions up to, and including, 8.3.17 via the SVG widget and a lack of sufficient file validation in the 'render_svg' function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-1793 is a path traversal vulnerability (CWE-22) in the Element Pack – Widgets, Templates & Addons for Elementor plugin for WordPress. The issue exists in the 'render_svg' function used by the SVG widget, where insufficient validation allows authenticated users with contributor-level privileges or higher to read arbitrary files on the server. This can lead to disclosure of sensitive information. The vulnerability affects all plugin versions up to and including 8.3.17. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.5 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, and partial privileges required.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated user with contributor or higher privileges to read arbitrary files on the server hosting the WordPress site. This can lead to exposure of sensitive information, potentially compromising confidentiality. There is no indication of impact on integrity or availability. No known active exploits have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict contributor-level access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to the SVG widget. Avoid uploading or rendering untrusted SVG files. Follow vendor communications for updates on patches or official mitigations.
CVE-2026-1793: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in bdthemes Element Pack – Widgets, Templates & Addons for Elementor
Description
The Element Pack Addons for Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file reads in all versions up to, and including, 8.3.17 via the SVG widget and a lack of sufficient file validation in the 'render_svg' function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-1793 is a path traversal vulnerability (CWE-22) in the Element Pack – Widgets, Templates & Addons for Elementor plugin for WordPress. The issue exists in the 'render_svg' function used by the SVG widget, where insufficient validation allows authenticated users with contributor-level privileges or higher to read arbitrary files on the server. This can lead to disclosure of sensitive information. The vulnerability affects all plugin versions up to and including 8.3.17. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.5 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, and partial privileges required.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated user with contributor or higher privileges to read arbitrary files on the server hosting the WordPress site. This can lead to exposure of sensitive information, potentially compromising confidentiality. There is no indication of impact on integrity or availability. No known active exploits have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict contributor-level access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to the SVG widget. Avoid uploading or rendering untrusted SVG files. Follow vendor communications for updates on patches or official mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-02-03T08:23:17.991Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699151874b0e3abdf9d7dee0
Added to database: 2/15/2026, 4:54:31 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 6:33:25 PM
Last updated: 5/16/2026, 4:18:03 AM
Views: 197
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