CVE-2023-41656 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-41656: WordPress Better Elementor Addons plugin <= 1.3.7 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Vendor Wpdive
Product Better Elementor Addons
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published December 29, 2025
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

5.4/10
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:L

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in wpdive Better Elementor Addons allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Better Elementor Addons: from n/a through 1.3.7.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Better Elementor Addons versions up to 1.3.7 lack proper authorization checks, allowing authenticated users to modify site content and settings they should not have access to. An attacker with a low-privilege account can alter data and disrupt site functionality. Update to a version newer than 1.3.7 to resolve this issue.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify site content and settings beyond their assigned permissions.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Unauthorized users can alter pages, posts, or plugin settings, risking data corruption and site defacement.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

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

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

December 29, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated