Elementor <= 3.18.1 - Authenticated(Contributor+) Arbitrary File Upload to Remote Code Execution via Template Import

2023-12-06 00:00

Hong Quan

Strategic Overview

Status

Patched in 3.18.2

Affected PluginElementor Website Builder – more than just a page builder

Affected Version<= 3.18.1

CVSS8.8High

CVECVE-2023-48777

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Vulnerability Overview

The Elementor Website Builder – More than Just a Page Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution via file upload in all versions up to and including 3.18.1 via the template import functionality. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to upload files and execute code on the server.

Technical Analysis

REMEDIATION: Update to version 3.18.2, or a newer patched version --- IDENTIFIER: CWE-434 (Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type) The product allows the upload or transfer of dangerous file types that are automatically processed within its environment.

External References

https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-48777 https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/5b6d0a38-ac28-41c9-9da1-b30b3657b463

CVSS Vector

8.8

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Base

Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredLow
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh

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