Royal elementor addons and templates - Arbitrary File Upload (CVE-2023-5360)
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The Royal Elementor Addons and Templates WordPress plugin before 1.3.79 does not properly validate uploaded files, which could allow unauthenticated users to upload arbitrary files, such as PHP and achieve RCE.
CrowdSec analysis
CVE-2023-5360 is a critical vulnerability in the Royal Elementor Addons and Templates WordPress plugin, allowing unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files through improper validation, potentially leading to remote code execution.
CrowdSec has been tracking this vulnerability and its exploits since 20th of May 2025.
Based on data from the CrowdSec network, nearly all observed exploitation of CVE-2023-5360 is fully opportunistic, with attackers indiscriminately scanning the entire internet. These attacks are automated and lack any form of target selection or reconnaissance. CrowdSec data also reveals a clear uptick in attacks involving CVE-2023-5360 over the past week. Activity is above the usual baseline, suggesting growing attention from attackers. This may reflect rising awareness, recent exploit releases, or expanded targeting efforts.
Attacks typically target requests to the /wp-admin/admin-ajax.php endpoint, focusing on actions related to file uploads.
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