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CVE-2023-47178: WordPress The Plus Addons for Elementor Pro plugin <= 5.2.8 - Unauthenticated Local File Inclusion vulnerability

First published: Fri May 17 2024(Updated: )

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in POSIMYTH Innovation The Plus Addons for Elementor Pro allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects The Plus Addons for Elementor Pro: from n/a through 5.2.8.

Credit: audit@patchstack.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Posimyth The Plus Addons for Elementor Pro>n/a<=5.2.8
WordPress The Plus Addons for Elementor Pro<=5.2.8
posimyth The Plus Addons for Elementor WordPress<5.2.9

Remedy

Update to 5.2.9 or a higher version.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-47178?

    CVE-2023-47178 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for local file inclusion.

  • How do I fix CVE-2023-47178?

    To fix CVE-2023-47178, update The Plus Addons for Elementor Pro to version 5.2.9 or higher.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2023-47178 on the affected software?

    CVE-2023-47178 allows unauthorized access to local files, potentially leading to data exposure.

  • Which versions of The Plus Addons for Elementor Pro are affected by CVE-2023-47178?

    The vulnerable versions of The Plus Addons for Elementor Pro range from n/a to 5.2.8.

  • Who is the vendor for CVE-2023-47178?

    The vendor for CVE-2023-47178 is POSIMYTH Innovation.

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