What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-8081?

CVE-2025-8081 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.9 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Which versions of Website Builder are affected by CVE-2025-8081?

Organizations using for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Read in all should be aware of moderate risk from CVE-2025-8081, a path traversal vulnerability rated CVSS 4.9.. A patch is available.

Website Builder CVE-2025-8081

Q: How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-8081?

During next maintenance window: Identify affected systems running for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Read in all and apply vendor patches when convenient. Review file handling controls.

MEDIUM

Path Traversal (CWE-22)

2025-08-12 security@wordfence.com

WordPress Path Traversal Website Builder PHP Elementor

4.9

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

4.9 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

High

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 19:06 vuln.today

Patch released

Mar 28, 2026 - 19:06 nvd

Patch available

CVE Published

Aug 12, 2025 - 06:15 nvd

MEDIUM 4.9

DescriptionCVE.org

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.

AnalysisAI

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. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.9), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. This Path Traversal vulnerability could allow attackers to access files and directories outside the intended path.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Path Traversal (CWE-22), which allows attackers to access files and directories outside the intended path. 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. Affected products include: Elementor Website Builder.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Validate and canonicalize file paths. Use chroot or sandboxing. Reject input containing path separators or '../' sequences.