How severe is CVE-2023-47178?

CVE-2023-47178 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-47178 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-47178?

CVE-2023-47178 affects Posimyth The Plus Addons For Elementor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-47178?

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

Does CVE-2023-47178 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-47178 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-51311.

When was CVE-2023-47178 published?

CVE-2023-47178 was published on 2024-05-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-47178

CVE-2023-47178 is a high-severity vulnerability in Posimyth The Plus Addons For Elementor with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-51311
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Posimyth The Plus Addons For Elementor
Published: 2024-05-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in POSIMYTH Innovation The Plus Addons for Elementor Pro allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects The Plus Addons for Elementor Pro: from n/a through 5.2.8.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-47178?: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in POSIMYTH Innovation The Plus Addons for Elementor Pro allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects The Plus Addons for Elementor Pro: from n/a through 5.2.8.
How severe is CVE-2023-47178?: CVE-2023-47178 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-47178 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-47178?: CVE-2023-47178 affects Posimyth The Plus Addons For Elementor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-47178?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2023-47178 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-47178 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-51311.
When was CVE-2023-47178 published?: CVE-2023-47178 was published on 2024-05-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/theplus_elementor_addon/wordpress-the-plus-addons-for-elementor-pro-plugin-5-2-8-unauthenticated-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:posimyth:the_plus_addons_for_elementor:*:*:*:*:pro:wordpress:*:*

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