Unrestricted File Upload in Elementor Pro

Executive Summary

CVE-2026-32475 is a high-severity vulnerability in the Elementor Pro WordPress plugin that allows unauthenticated attackers to upload malicious files, such as PHP backdoors, to a website. The flaw exists in the Forms module where file validation and processing are handled inconsistently, enabling attackers to bypass security checks and execute remote code on the server.

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Detection Guidance

Check the Elementor Pro plugin version in WordPress admin. If it is 4.2.1 or lower, the system is vulnerable. Scan the wp-content/uploads/elementor/forms/ directory for unexpected PHP files that could indicate exploitation.

Commands: In WordPress admin, go to Plugins > Installed Plugins to check the version. Use server commands like 'find /path/to/wp-content/uploads/elementor/forms/ -name "*.php"' to detect unauthorized PHP files.

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Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access to your website, allowing attackers to take control of it, steal data, or deface content. Attackers could upload malicious files that execute arbitrary commands, potentially compromising the entire server hosting the website.

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Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could result in non-compliance with GDPR or HIPAA if it leads to unauthorized access or exposure of sensitive user data. Organizations may face legal penalties, fines, or reputational damage due to data breaches caused by this flaw.

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Mitigation Strategies

Update Elementor Pro to version 4.2.2 or later immediately. If updating is not possible, apply the Patchstack mitigation rule to block attacks until the update is applied. Scan the uploads directory for malicious PHP files and remove any unauthorized files found.

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