CVE-2023-2189 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-2189: Elementor Addons, Widgets and Enhancements – Stax <= 1.4.3 - Missing Authorization in toggle_widget

Vendor Staxwp
Product Stax Addons for Elementor
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published June 9, 2023
Last update April 8, 2026

CVSS base score

4.3/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality None
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

The Elementor Addons, Widgets and Enhancements – Stax plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the toggle_widget function in versions up to, and including, 1.4.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to enable or disable Elementor widgets.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Stax Addons for Elementor versions up to 1.4.3 lack proper authorization checks on certain administrative functions. A logged-in user with low privileges can modify site settings or content without the required permissions. The vulnerability requires an active user account but no special interaction from the victim.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify site settings or content without proper authorization as a low-privilege user.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Unauthorized users can alter site configuration or content, potentially defacing the site or changing settings.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a valid user account with low privileges on the site.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

June 9, 2023 CVE published
April 8, 2026 Record updated

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