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Q1What is this vulnerability? (Essence + Consequences)
π¨ **Essence**: Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability in King Addons for Elementor. <br>π₯ **Consequences**: Attackers can upload malicious Web scripts (Webshells) to the server, leading to full server compromise.
Q2Root Cause? (CWE/Flaw)
π‘οΈ **Root Cause**: **CWE-434** (Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type). <br>β **Flaw**: The plugin fails to validate file types during upload, allowing dangerous extensions like PHP to be executed.
Q3Who is affected? (Versions/Components)
π¦ **Affected**: WordPress Plugin **King Addons for Elementor**. <br>π **Versions**: **51.1.36** and all earlier versions. <br>π’ **Vendor**: KingAddons.com.
π **Public Exp?**: No specific PoC code provided in the data (pocs: []). <br>π **Wild Exp**: References exist on Patchstack, indicating known exploitation vectors, but no public exploit script is listed here.
Q7How to self-check? (Features/Scanning)
π **Self-Check**: <br>1. Check WordPress plugin list for **King Addons for Elementor**. <br>2. Verify version is **β€ 51.1.36**. <br>3. Scan for unauthorized `.php` files in upload directories.
Q8Is it fixed officially? (Patch/Mitigation)
π οΈ **Fix**: Update the plugin to the latest version (post-51.1.36). <br>π **Source**: Patchstack database entries confirm the vulnerability and fix availability.
Q9What if no patch? (Workaround)
π§ **No Patch Workaround**: <br>1. **Disable/Uninstall** the plugin immediately if not needed. <br>2. Restrict file upload permissions via `.htaccess` or server config. <br>3.β¦