Elementor Pro permits unauthenticated dangerous-file upload
Elementor Pro through 4.2.1 permits an unauthenticated attacker to upload a file of a dangerous type under an undisclosed high-complexity condition. Successful exploitation can place malicious executable content on the WordPress server and may lead to remote code execution and full site compromise.
- Component
- Elementor Pro
- Plugin slug
elementor-pro- Affected
- n/a through 4.2.1
- Safe version
4.2.2- Published
- Aug 19, 2026
This CVE was published Aug 19, 2026 and is one of 10 known issues for this plugin.
Update, patch or deactivate.
Update Elementor Pro to 4.2.2 or later. Until updated, disable the affected upload functionality or the plugin when the risk cannot otherwise be mitigated, and inspect the WordPress filesystem and upload locations for unexpected executable files.
A safe version is available, so updating to that version or later is the preferred remediation. If an immediate update is not practical, consider a targeted application patch or temporarily restricting the affected functionality.
Deactivate only when warranted by your risk profile, or when advised by your hosting provider in the limited circumstances where the vulnerability cannot otherwise be mitigated. If you’re unsure which action is appropriate, contact Fused or your hosting provider for guidance.
Technical description
Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in Elementor Elementor Pro allows Using Malicious Files. This issue affects Elementor Pro: from n/a through 4.2.1.
CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H