CVE-2026-0920
LA-Studio Element Kit for Elementor <= 1.5.6.3 - Unauthenticated Privilege Escalation via Backdoor to Administrative User Creation via lakit_bkrole parameter
Description
The LA-Studio Element Kit for Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Administrative User Creation in all versions up to, and including, 1.5.6.3. This is due to the 'ajax_register_handle' function not restricting what user roles a user can register with. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to supply the 'lakit_bkrole' parameter during registration and gain administrator access to the site.
INFO
Published Date :
Jan. 22, 2026, 7:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
Jan. 26, 2026, 3:04 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the plugin to a version that restricts role assignments.
- Review and remove any unauthorized administrator accounts.
- Validate user role assignments during registration.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2026-0920 has a 4 public
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Explanation and payload of the recent vulnerability in the LA-Studio Element WordPress plugin.
Python
CVE-2026-0920 — Unauthenticated admin account creation in LA-Studio Element Kit for Elementor (≤ 1.5.6.3) via improper role validation in ajax_register_handle.
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CVE-2026-0920 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
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CybersecurityNews
20,000 WordPress Sites Affected by Backdoor Vulnerability Allowing Malicious Admin User Creation
A critical backdoor vulnerability has been discovered in the LA-Studio Element Kit for Elementor, a popular WordPress plugin used by more than 20,000 active sites. This security flaw allows attackers ... Read more
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Daily CyberSecurity
Sabotage & Exploited in the Wild: Critical Backdoor Found in LA-Studio Element Kit
A critical security incident has rocked the WordPress community after a “backdoor” vulnerability was discovered in the LA-Studio Element Kit for Elementor, a plugin active on over 20,000 websites. The ... Read more
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CVE-2026-0920 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jan. 22, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The LA-Studio Element Kit for Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Administrative User Creation in all versions up to, and including, 1.5.6.3. This is due to the 'ajax_register_handle' function not restricting what user roles a user can register with. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to supply the 'lakit_bkrole' parameter during registration and gain administrator access to the site. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-269 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/lastudio-element-kit/tags/1.5.6.3/includes/integrations/override.php#L301 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3439121/lastudio-element-kit Added Reference https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/65ebc744-6cc2-47ce-b225-81820e49d59c?source=cve