CVE-2023-32243 CRITICAL

CVE-2023-32243: WordPress Essential Addons for Elementor Plugin 5.4.0-5.7.1 is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation

Vendor Wpdeveloper
Product Essential Addons for Elementor
Weakness CWE-287 · Improper authentication
Published May 12, 2023
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

9.8/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper Authentication vulnerability in WPDeveloper Essential Addons for Elementor allows Privilege Escalation. This issue affects Essential Addons for Elementor: from 5.4.0 through 5.7.1.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Essential Addons for Elementor versions 5.4.0 through 5.7.1 contain an authentication bypass vulnerability. An attacker can gain unauthorized access to the plugin's functionality without providing valid credentials. This affects all installations of the affected versions. Update to a version newer than 5.7.1 to resolve the issue.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Bypass authentication and gain unauthorized access to plugin features without valid credentials.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Attackers can access restricted plugin features and potentially modify site content or settings without logging in.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access to the site; no authentication or user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

May 12, 2023 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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