CVE-2023-5360
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitRoyal Elementor Addons and Templates <= 1.3.78 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload
Published Nov 1, 2023 · Updated Feb 13, 2025 · Also known as a9d95af5-96da-4259-98c6-e2c4c574a896
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2023-5360 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Royal Elementor Addons (Royal-Elementor-Addons), Royal Elementor Addons and Templates.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Oct 13, 2023. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Royal Elementor Addons and Templates 1.3.79, Royal Elementor Addons 1.3.79.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
86%
Higher than 99.7% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
2 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
The Royal Elementor Addons and Templates WordPress plugin before 1.3.79 does not properly validate uploaded files, which could allow unauthenticated users to upload arbitrary files, such as PHP and achieve RCE.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Oct 13, 2023 | n/a | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Oct 13, 2023 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
3 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Elementor AddonsRoyal-Elementor-Addons | See advisory | 1.3.79 |
| Royal Elementor Addons and Templates | See advisory | 1.3.79 |
Patched Releases
Royal Elementor Addons and Templates
1.3.79
Royal Elementor Addons
1.3.79
Timeline
Added to Industry KEV feed
Oct 13, 2023
Added to CIRCL KEV
Oct 13, 2023
Publicly disclosed
Nov 1, 2023
Last updated
Feb 13, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
References
- advisoryhttps://web.nvd.nist.gov/view/vuln/detail?vulnId=CVE-2023-5049
- advisoryhttps://web.nvd.nist.gov/view/vuln/detail?vulnId=CVE-2023-5114
- advisoryhttps://web.nvd.nist.gov/view/vuln/detail?vulnId=CVE-2023-5164
- advisoryhttps://web.nvd.nist.gov/view/vuln/detail?vulnId=CVE-2023-5199
- advisoryhttps://web.nvd.nist.gov/view/vuln/detail?vulnId=CVE-2023-5250
FAQ
Common Questions.
The Royal Elementor Addons and Templates WordPress plugin before 1.3.79 does not properly validate uploaded files, which could allow unauthenticated users to upload arbitrary files, such as PHP and achieve RCE.
Affected: Royal Elementor Addons (Royal-Elementor-Addons); Royal Elementor Addons and Templates. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Oct 13, 2023.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Royal Elementor Addons and Templates 1.3.79, Royal Elementor Addons 1.3.79.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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