WordPress Elementor plugin 3.3.0-3.18.1 - Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability
Summary
| CVE | CVE-2023-48777 |
|---|---|
| State | PUBLISHED |
| Assigner | Patchstack |
| Source Priority | CVE Program / NVD first with legacy fallback |
| Published | 2024-03-26 21:15:52 UTC |
| Updated | 2026-04-28 19:22:16 UTC |
| Description | Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in Elementor.Com Elementor Website Builder.This issue affects Elementor Website Builder: from 3.3.0 through 3.18.1. |
Risk And Classification
Primary CVSS: v3.1 8.8 HIGH from [email protected]
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS: 0.908430000 probability, percentile 0.996370000 (date 2026-04-28)
Problem Types: CWE-434 | CWE-434 CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
| Version | Source | Type | Score | Severity | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | [email protected] | Primary | 8.8 | HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| 3.1 | [email protected] | Secondary | 9.9 | CRITICAL | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| 3.1 | CNA | CVSS | 9.9 | CRITICAL | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H |
CVSS v3.1 Breakdown
Attack Vector
NetworkAttack Complexity
LowPrivileges Required
LowUser Interaction
NoneScope
UnchangedConfidentiality
HighIntegrity
HighAvailability
HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
NVD Known Affected Configurations (CPE 2.3)
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version | Update | Edition | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application | Elementor | Website Builder | All | All | All | All |
Vendor Declared Affected Products
| Source | Vendor | Product | Version | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | Elementor.com | Elementor Website Builder | affected 3.3.0 3.18.1 custom | Not specified |
| ADP | Elementor | Website Builder | affected 3.3.0 3.18.1 custom | Not specified |
References
| Reference | Source | Link | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/elementor/wordpress-elementor-plugin-3... | af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 | patchstack.com | Third Party Advisory |
| CVE Program record | CVE.ORG | www.cve.org | canonical |
| NVD vulnerability detail | NVD | nvd.nist.gov | canonical, analysis |
Vendor Comments And Credit
Discovery Credit
CNA: Hồng Quân luk6785 at VNPT-VCI (Patchstack Alliance) (en)
Additional Advisory Data
Solutions
CNA: Update to 3.18.2 or a higher version.
Legacy QID Mappings
- 150762 WordPress Elementor Plugin: Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability (CVE-2023-48777)