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Elementor Pro flaw may let attackers upload files for RCE

Source headline: Critical Elementor Pro bug exposes WordPress sites to RCE attacks

Threat level Critical
Signal strength 70/100
Source confidence 1 source
Published 1 hour ago

Intelligence Summary

A critical vulnerability in the Elementor Pro WordPress plugin may let attackers upload executable files. That could enable remote code execution on the affected server. The issue targets WordPress sites using Elementor Pro. If exploited, it allows attackers to run code on the hosting environment. Users who run Elementor Pro should update and remediate promptly to reduce RCE risk.

Recommended Action

Inventory where Elementor Pro runs in your environment and treat this as an active remediation item. Until then, watch authentication and outbound traffic logs for the indicators described in the source. This signal rests on a single report, so corroborate it before acting on anything irreversible.

Topics

#rce #wordpress #remote-code-execution #vulnerability #file-upload #elementor-pro
Original reporting BleepingComputer Critical Elementor Pro bug exposes WordPress sites to RCE attacks
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