WordPress Plugin Fiasco: Royal Elementor Addons Vulnerability Unleashes RCE Chaos!
The Royal Elementor Addons WordPress plugin, version 1.3.78 or lower, is a party crasher, allowing unauthorized users to upload arbitrary files like .php. This leads to remote code execution, aka the ultimate web hosting surprise. Don’t want uninvited guests? Update to avoid your site becoming a hacker’s playground!
Hot Take:
Looks like the Royal Elementor Addons plugin has been royally bamboozled! With a name that sounds like it belongs in a medieval dinner theater, it’s no surprise that this plugin has been caught with its guard down, allowing unauthenticated users to upload arbitrary files. I guess the only thing more royal than this plugin’s vulnerability is the crown of thorns it’s now wearing after this exploit was unveiled. Time to call in the court jester… or maybe just a good security patch!
Key Points:
- The Royal Elementor Addons plugin for WordPress versions up to 1.3.78 is vulnerable.
- This vulnerability allows unauthenticated users to upload arbitrary files, including PHP scripts.
- The exploit can lead to Remote Code Execution (RCE), a serious security threat.
- The issue is identified as CVE-2023-5360.
- Affected users should update to version 1.3.79 or later to patch the vulnerability.