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CVE-2026-85015

6.6 · MEDIUM

The Unlimited Elements for Elementor WordPress plugin before 2.0.21 does not sanitise file paths inside uploaded archives before extracting them, allowing authenticated users with access to its ass…

Published Oct 3, 2026CWE-22EPSS 0.41%

Overview

CVE-2026-85015 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 3, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.6 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.6, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Unlimited Elements for Elementor WordPress plugin before 2.0.21 does not sanitise file paths inside uploaded archives before extracting them, allowing authenticated users with access to its asset-management feature (Administrators by default, or Editors when a non-default Unlimited Elements for Elementor WordPress plugin before 2.0.21 setting is enabled) to write arbitrary files, including executable PHP, outside the intended upload directory on servers where the PHP zip extension is unavailable, leading to Remote Code Execution.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-85015?

CVE-2026-85015 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 3, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.6 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2026-85015?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.6, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-85015?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2026-85015?

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