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Elementor assets blocked by security plugin

Elementor loads JavaScript and CSS files from its plugin folder. A security plugin or web‑application firewall treats those URLs as unsafe and returns a 403 or 406 response. The block stops the editor and front‑end pages from receiving required assets.

The security layer enforces rules such as content‑security‑policy, hotlink protection, or file‑permission restrictions. When the rule matches an Elementor asset request, the server denies access and Elementor reports an error.

Symptoms

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Blank editor canvas
The Elementor editor shows only a loading spinner and never renders the page.
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Console 403 errors
Browser console lists failed requests for Elementor JS or CSS with status 403.
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Missing front‑end styles
Pages lose fonts and layout, default theme appears.
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Admin notice
WordPress displays a dismissible notice stating Elementor assets blocked by security plugin.

Common Causes

WAF rule blocking
ModSecurity, Wordfence or similar firewall flags Elementor asset paths as unsafe.
Content security policy
Security plugin adds CSP headers that prevent inline scripts or external resources from Elementor.
Hotlink or referrer check
Plugin rejects requests without matching Referer header, causing asset denial.
File permission restriction
Plugin writes .htaccess rules that deny access to wp-content/uploads/elementor folder.
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