What the vulnerability does
01Description
The Elementor Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized data modification due to a missing capability check on the update_page_option function in versions up to, and including, 3.11.6. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with subscriber-level capabilities to update arbitrary site options, which can lead to privilege escalation.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Elementor Website Builder Pro versions up to 3.11.6 lack proper authorization checks, allowing authenticated users with low privileges to perform actions restricted to higher-privilege roles. An attacker with a basic user account can read, modify, or delete sensitive site data and functionality. Update to a version newer than 3.11.6 to resolve this issue.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read, modify, or delete site data and functionality without proper authorization.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Unauthorized users can access and alter critical site content, settings, and data.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege authenticated account on the site.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
June 7, 2023
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated