CVE-2023-39993 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-39993: WordPress ElementsKit Lite plugin <= 2.9.0 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Vendor Wpmet
Product Elements kit Elementor addons
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published June 19, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026
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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

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Wpmet Elements kit Elementor addons.This issue affects Elements kit Elementor addons: from n/a through 2.9.0.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Elements Kit for Elementor is missing authorization checks on certain administrative functions. A logged-in user with low privileges can modify site settings or data they should not have access to. The vulnerability affects versions up to 2.9.0. Update to a version newer than 2.9.0 to resolve this issue.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

A low-privilege user can modify site settings or data without proper authorization.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Unauthorized users may alter site configuration, content, or settings depending on which functions lack authorization checks.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress user account (e.g., subscriber or contributor).

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

June 19, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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