CVE-2024-4788 MEDIUM

CVE-2024-4788: Boostify Header Footer Builder for Elementor <= 1.3.5 - Missing Authorization to Page/Post Creation

Vendor Duongancol
Product Boostify Header Footer Builder for Elementor
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published June 6, 2024
Last update April 8, 2026

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

The Boostify Header Footer Builder for Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the create_bhf_post function in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.5. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to create pages or posts with arbitrary content.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The Boostify Header Footer Builder for Elementor plugin through version 1.3.5 lacks proper authorization checks on certain administrative functions. A logged-in user with low privileges can modify plugin settings or data without the required permissions. The vulnerability requires an active user account but no special interaction from the victim.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify plugin settings or data without proper authorization as a low-privilege user.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Unauthorized users can alter header/footer content or plugin configuration, potentially defacing the site or injecting malicious content.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a valid user account with low-level access to the WordPress site.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

June 6, 2024 CVE published
April 8, 2026 Record updated

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