What the vulnerability does
01Description
The Master Addons – Free Widgets, Hover Effects, Toggle, Conditions, Animations for Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'ma-template' REST API route in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.6.1. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to create or modify existing Master Addons templates or make settings modifications related to these templates.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Master Addons For Elementor versions up to 2.0.6.1 lack proper authorization checks, allowing unauthenticated attackers to modify site data. The vulnerability affects the plugin's core functionality without requiring user interaction. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 2.0.6.1 to prevent unauthorized changes to site content and settings.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Modify site data and settings without authentication.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Attackers can alter your site's content, settings, or functionality without logging in.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
June 7, 2024
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated