CVE-2025-8081 (GCVE-0-2025-8081)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2025-08-12 05:27 – Updated: 2026-04-08 16:36
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Elementor <= 3.30.2 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Arbitrary File Read via Image Import
Summary
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.
Severity
4.9 (Medium)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2025-08-12 13:58 UTC
CWE
- CWE-22 - Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Assigner
References
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| elemntor | Elementor Website Builder – more than just a page builder |
Affected:
0 , ≤ 3.30.2
(semver)
|
guessed |
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