CVE-2026-4659: Unlimited Elements For Elementor <= 2.0.6 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Arbitrary File Read via Path Traversal in Repeater JSON/CSV URL with Path Traversal

Published Apr 17, 2026
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Updated

The Unlimited Elements for Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Read via the Repeater JSON/CSV URL parameter in versions up to, and including, 2.0.6. This is due to insufficient path traversal sanitization in the URLtoRelative() and urlToPath() functions, combined with the ability to enable debug output in widget settings. The URLtoRelative() function only performs a simple string replacement to remove the site's base URL without sanitizing path traversal sequences (../), and the cleanPath() function only normalizes directory separators without removing traversal components. This allows an attacker to provide a URL like http://site.com/../../../../etc/passwd which, after URLtoRelative() strips the domain, results in /../../../../etc/passwd being concatenated with the base path and ultimately resolved to /etc/passwd. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with Author-level access and above to read arbitrary local files from the WordPress host, including sensitive files such as wp-config.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Unlimited Elements Unlimited Elements For Elementor<=2.0.6

Event History

Apr 17, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:44 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:44 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-4659?

CVE-2026-4659 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary file read.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-4659?

To fix CVE-2026-4659, update the Unlimited Elements for Elementor plugin to a version later than 2.0.6.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2026-4659?

CVE-2026-4659 affects users of the Unlimited Elements for Elementor plugin on WordPress versions up to and including 2.0.6.

4

What kind of attacks can CVE-2026-4659 facilitate?

CVE-2026-4659 can facilitate attacks enabling an authenticated user to read arbitrary files on the server through path traversal.

5

Is CVE-2026-4659 a remote or local vulnerability?

CVE-2026-4659 is considered a local vulnerability, as it requires at least authenticated access by a user with Contributor or higher role.

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