What the vulnerability does
01Description
The Essential Addons for Elementor – Best Elementor Addon, Templates, Widgets, Kits & WooCommerce Builders plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 6.0.9 via the 'init_content_lostpassword_user_email_controls' function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to extract sensitive data including usernames and passwords of any user, including Administrators, as long as that user opens the email notification for a password change request and images are not blocked by the email client.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Essential Addons for Elementor versions up to 6.0.9 expose sensitive information to authenticated users who interact with specific plugin features. A logged-in user can view data they should not have access to by triggering certain actions. This affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of site data. Update to a version newer than 6.0.9.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
View, modify, or disrupt sensitive site data after logging in and interacting with the plugin.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Authenticated users' private data may be exposed; site content and functionality could be compromised.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a user account on the site and trick a user into clicking a malicious link or visiting a crafted page.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
November 15, 2024
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated
