Title: Security vulnerability issue below version 4.3.0
Last modified: September 25, 2026

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# Security vulnerability issue below version 4.3.0

 *  [wallacelin](https://wordpress.org/support/users/wallacelin/)
 * (@wallacelin)
 * [4 days, 21 hours ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/security-vulnerability-issue-below-version-4-3-0/)
 * Hello, recently we received an email from the Elementor Team detailing a security
   vulnerability issue on version 4.3.0 and 4.3.1 and urge all users to update to
   4.3.2. I want to ask does this issue also exist on versions below 4.3.0?
 * We have a website with Elementor version 4.2.4 and Elementor Pro 3.7.1 that we
   prefer not to update to the latest version due to the need to extensively overhaul
   the website’s appearance if we make the updates. I understand it is recommended
   to update the plugins, but unfortunately at this time the overall decision is
   to keep the plugins at their current version until we can dedicate time and resources
   to adjust any changes to the website’s appearance.
 * Please let me know, thank you!

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 *  Plugin Support [Marielle C](https://wordpress.org/support/users/mariellec/)
 * (@mariellec)
 * [4 days, 19 hours ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/security-vulnerability-issue-below-version-4-3-0/#post-19029490)
 * Hi,
 * Thank you for reaching out. The security vulnerability addressed in Elementor
   4.3.2 specifically affects versions 4.3.0 and 4.3.1, so it does not affect versions
   below 4.3.0, such as your current Elementor 4.2.4.
 * That said, we always recommend keeping Elementor and Elementor Pro updated to
   the latest compatible versions whenever possible. Updates not only introduce 
   new and improved features, but also include bug fixes, security improvements,
   and other changes that are not available in older versions.
 * We understand that updating an existing site can sometimes require additional
   testing, especially when the site has been heavily customized. If you are concerned
   about changes to the live site, we recommend first creating a staging copy and
   performing the updates there. You can then review the site’s appearance and functionality
   and address any compatibility issues before considering the update on the live
   site.
 * For the same reason, we also recommend keeping a current backup available before
   performing updates on a production site.
 * Let us know if you have any further questions about this.

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 * Last reply from: [Marielle C](https://wordpress.org/support/users/mariellec/)
 * Last activity: [4 days, 19 hours ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/security-vulnerability-issue-below-version-4-3-0/#post-19029490)
 * Status: not resolved