CVE-2026-32475 WordPress Elementor Pro plugin <= 4.2.1 - Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability

Q: What is CVE-2026-32475?

CVE-2026-32475 is a critical vulnerability in Elementor Pro, published on 19 Aug 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Q: Is CVE-2026-32475 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-32475 exists.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-32475?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-32475 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Critical 9.0 Published 19 Aug 2026 Updated 20 Aug 2026

Attackers can upload malicious files to execute arbitrary code on WordPress sites using Elementor Pro.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2026-32475?

CVE-2026-32475 is a critical vulnerability in Elementor Pro, published on 19 Aug 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in Elementor Elementor Pro allows Using Malicious Files.

This issue affects Elementor Pro: from n/a through 4.2.1.

Weakness: CWE-434

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-32475?

How do I fix CVE-2026-32475?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-32475 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2026-32475 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-32475 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template and 6 proofs of concept on GitHub.

Sources

Also known as CVE-2026-17590, GHSA-684f-44pq-4p6q.