How severe is CVE-2023-31231?

CVE-2023-31231 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-31231 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-31231?

CVE-2023-31231 affects Unlimited-elements Unlimited Elements For Elementor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-31231?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-31231 published?

CVE-2023-31231 was published on 2023-12-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-31231

CVE-2023-31231 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Unlimited-elements Unlimited Elements For Elementor with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-434.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Unlimited-elements Unlimited Elements For Elementor
Published: 2023-12-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in Unlimited Elements Unlimited Elements For Elementor (Free Widgets, Addons, Templates).This issue affects Unlimited Elements For Elementor (Free Widgets, Addons, Templates): from n/a through 1.5.65.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-31231?: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in Unlimited Elements Unlimited Elements For Elementor (Free Widgets, Addons, Templates).This issue affects Unlimited Elements For Elementor (Free Widgets, Addons, Templates): from n/a through 1.5.65.
How severe is CVE-2023-31231?: CVE-2023-31231 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-31231 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-31231?: CVE-2023-31231 affects Unlimited-elements Unlimited Elements For Elementor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-31231?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-31231 published?: CVE-2023-31231 was published on 2023-12-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/unlimited-elements-for-elementor/wordpress-unlimited-elements-for-elementor-plugin-1-5-65-arbitrary-file-upload-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:unlimited-elements:unlimited_elements_for_elementor:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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