CVE-2024-8801 MEDIUM

CVE-2024-8801: Happy Addons for Elementor <= 3.12.2 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Sensitive Information Exposure

Vendor Thehappymonster
Product Happy Addons for Elementor
Weakness CWE-200 · Info exposure
Published September 24, 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 Low
Integrity None

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

The Happy Addons for Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 3.12.2 via the Content Switcher widget. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to extract sensitive data including private, draft, and pending Elementor templates.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Happy Addons for Elementor versions up to 3.12.2 expose sensitive information to authenticated users. A logged-in user with low privileges can access data they should not be able to view. The vulnerability requires an active user account but no special interaction. Update to a version newer than 3.12.2 to resolve this issue.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read sensitive information that should be restricted from their user role.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Authenticated users can view private or restricted data not intended for their role.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a valid user account with low privileges on the site.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

September 24, 2024 CVE published
April 8, 2026 Record updated

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