Vulnerability Report
Plugin High Patch path listed CVE-2023-48777

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

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.

Quick Answer

CVE-2023-48777 is a high severity with CVSS 8.8 Remote Code Execution issue affecting the Plugin Elementor Website Builder – more than just a page builder. It affects Versions up to 3.18.1 and is fixed in 3.18.2.

Published
Dec 06, 2023
Last Updated
Jan 22, 2024
Slug
elementor
Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 3.18.2, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

CVE-2023-48777 is tracked for the Plugin Elementor Website Builder – more than just a page builder as high severity with CVSS 8.8. The affected range is Versions up to 3.18.1. Update Elementor Website Builder – more than just a page builder to 3.18.2 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
Remote Code Execution
Primary Fixed Version
3.18.2
Primary Affected Range
Versions up to 3.18.1
Tracking ID
CVE-2023-48777
Detailed Metadata
Software Type Plugin
Software Slug
CVE CVE-2023-48777
Patched Versions
3.18.2
Affected Versions
Versions up to 3.18.1
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