# CVE-2026-66438: Tim Strifler Exclusive Addons Elementor sensitive data exposure

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-66438-tim-strifler-exclusive-addons-elementor-sensitive-data-exposure  
Publisher: Junglewise Threat Intelligence, https://junglewise.ai/threats  
Published: 2026-07-27. Updated: 2026-07-27  
License: CC BY 4.0 with a link back

CVE-2026-66438 · Severity: medium · CVSS 5.3 · Published 2026-07-27

A vulnerability in the Exclusive Addons Elementor plugin for WordPress allows unauthorized individuals to access sensitive system information. This plugin is used to add custom design elements and widgets to websites built with the Elementor page builder. An exploit could lead to the exposure of internal data that might help an attacker plan further, more targeted attacks against the website.

Technologies: [Tim Strifler Exclusive Addons for Elementor](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/exclusive-addons-for-elementor). Vendors: [Tim Strifler](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/tim-strifler).

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2026-66438 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-66438 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2026-66438?** Medium severity, with a CVSS score of 5.3, published 27 July 2026.

**Which products and versions are affected?** Tim Strifler Exclusive Addons for Elementor <= 2.8.0.

**Is there a fix for CVE-2026-66438?** A patch was published on 2026-07-27: Fixed in version 2.8.1 Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.

**How is CVE-2026-66438 attacked?** It is attacked over the network, in a software library.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-66438?** Check whether you run Tim Strifler Exclusive Addons for Elementor at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

## Technical details

The Exclusive Addons Elementor plugin for WordPress (versions <= 2.8.0) is vulnerable to sensitive data exposure (CWE-497). The flaw allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to access sensitive system information that should be restricted to authorized users. This occurs because the plugin fails to properly protect certain control spheres or data outputs from unauthorized access. An attacker can exploit this over the network without any user interaction or prior authentication. The issue is addressed in version 2.8.1.

## Affected products

- Tim Strifler Exclusive Addons Elementor <= 2.8.0

## Timeline

- 2026-07-14: other: Reported by researcher Ananda Dhakal via Patchstack
- 2026-07-27: disclosed: Vulnerability published by Patchstack and NVD
- 2026-07-27: patched: Fixed in version 2.8.1

## References

- [https://wordpress.org/plugins](https://wordpress.org/plugins)
- [https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/exclusive-addons-for-elementor/vulnerability/wordpress-exclusive-addons-elementor-plugin-2-8-0-sensitive-data-exposure-vulnerability?_s_id=cve](https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/exclusive-addons-for-elementor/vulnerability/wordpress-exclusive-addons-elementor-plugin-2-8-0-sensitive-data-exposure-vulnerability?_s_id=cve)

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