PatchTheCVECVE-2025-8081: The Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Read in all versions up to, and including,
CVE-2025-8081 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.9) affecting website builder. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
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.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 4.9 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | High |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.5% (top 54%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-22 |
| Published | 2025-08-12 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2025-8081?
website builder: upgrade to 3.30.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2025-8081 being exploited?
CVE-2025-8081 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2025-8081 affect?
CVE-2025-8081 affects website builder. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.9). 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
How urgent is CVE-2025-8081?
Priority 29/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
Software pages
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