CVE-2025-8081
CVE-2025-8081 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Elementor Website Builder with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9. 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-22.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.9)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-24220
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Elementor Website Builder
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Read in all versions up to, and including, 3.30.2 via the Import_Images::import() function due to insufficient controls on the filename specified. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level access and above, to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-8081?
- The Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Read in all versions up to, and including, 3.30.2 via the Import_Images::import() function due to insufficient controls on the filename specified. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level access and above, to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.
- How severe is CVE-2025-8081?
- CVE-2025-8081 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2025-8081 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2025-8081?
- CVE-2025-8081 affects Elementor Website Builder. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-8081?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2025-8081 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-8081 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-24220.
- When was CVE-2025-8081 published?
- CVE-2025-8081 was published on 2025-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/elementor/elementor/commit/6af3551ee4213fb4003338743e22f41aa2a09c01
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/elementor/tags/3.30.2/includes/template-library/classes/class-import-images.php#L111
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3332233/elementor/trunk/includes/template-library/classes/class-import-images.php
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/13929b51-b32e-401c-a642-49f7cd2d07bf?source=cve
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:elementor:website_builder:*:*:*:*:free:wordpress:*:*
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