CVE-2023-40679 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-40679: WordPress Master Elementor Addons plugin <= 2.0.5.3 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Vendor Jewel Theme
Product Master Addons for Elementor
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published December 24, 2025
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

6.5/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality None
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Jewel Theme Master Addons for Elementor allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Master Addons for Elementor: from n/a through 2.0.5.3.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Master Addons for Elementor versions up to 2.0.5.3 lack proper authorization checks, allowing unauthenticated attackers to modify site data and disrupt service. An attacker can send network requests without authentication to trigger unauthorized changes. No user interaction is required. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 2.0.5.3.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify site data and cause service disruption without logging in.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Unauthorized changes to site content and temporary service unavailability without warning.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

December 24, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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