What the vulnerability does
01Description
The UltraAddons – Elementor Addons (Header Footer Builder, Custom Font, Custom CSS,Woo Widget, Menu Builder, Anywhere Elementor Shortcode) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.8 via the show_template due to missing validation on a user controlled key. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to expose the contents of draft, private, and pending posts.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
UltraAddons for Elementor versions up to 1.1.8 contain an authorization flaw that allows authenticated users to access sensitive information they should not be able to view. An attacker with a low-privilege account can read data intended for other users or administrators. The vulnerability requires login credentials but no additional user interaction.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read sensitive data or information belonging to other users or the site.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
User data and site information may be exposed to authenticated attackers with limited permissions.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a valid low-privilege user account on the site.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
November 21, 2024
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated
