CVE-2025-8081: Elementor <= 3.30.2 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Arbitrary File Read via Image Import

Published Aug 12, 2025
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Updated

The Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Read in all versions up to, and including, 3.30.2 via the ImportImages::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.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Elementor Elementor<=3.30.2
Elementor Website Builder WordPress<3.30.3

Event History

Aug 12, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:27 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:27 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-8081?

CVE-2025-8081 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for arbitrary file read vulnerabilities.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-8081?

To fix CVE-2025-8081, update the Elementor plugin to version 3.30.3 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2025-8081?

CVE-2025-8081 affects all versions of the Elementor plugin for WordPress up to and including 3.30.2.

4

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2025-8081?

Exploitation of CVE-2025-8081 could allow authenticated attackers to read arbitrary files on the server.

5

What versions of Elementor are vulnerable to CVE-2025-8081?

CVE-2025-8081 affects Elementor versions up to and including 3.30.2.

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