CVE-2026-49052 MEDIUM

CVE-2026-49052: WordPress ElementsKit Elementor addons Lite plugin <= 3.9.6 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Vendor Wpmet
Product ElementsKit Elementor addons Lite
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published May 27, 2026
Last update May 27, 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

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Wpmet ElementsKit Elementor addons Lite allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels. This issue affects ElementsKit Elementor addons Lite: from n/a through 3.9.6.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

ElementsKit Elementor addons Lite versions up to 3.9.6 lack proper authorization checks, allowing authenticated users with low privileges to modify content they should not have access to. The vulnerability affects the plugin's core functionality and requires a valid WordPress account to exploit. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 3.9.6 to prevent unauthorized content modification.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify content or settings they lack permission to change.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Unauthorized users can alter site content, potentially defacing pages or injecting malicious material.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress account (e.g., subscriber or contributor role).

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

May 27, 2026 CVE published
May 27, 2026 Record updated

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