CVE-2026-4362
ElementsKit Elementor Addons <= 3.8.2 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated Widget Content Overwrite
Description
The ElementsKit Elementor Addons plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the `Live_Action::reset()` function in all versions up to, and including, 3.8.2 The function is hooked to the WordPress `init` action and triggers when both `post` and `action=elementor` GET parameters are present, with no authentication or nonce verification. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to overwrite the Elementor content (`_elementor_data`) of any `elementskit_widget` custom post type by visiting a specially crafted URL. The widget's custom designs, text, and configurations are permanently replaced with a blank template.
INFO
Published Date :
May 5, 2026, 5:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
May 5, 2026, 5:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update ElementsKit Elementor Addons plugin to latest version.
- Verify plugin is updated to version 3.8.3 or later.
- Monitor system for unauthorized data changes.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 05, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The ElementsKit Elementor Addons plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the `Live_Action::reset()` function in all versions up to, and including, 3.8.2 The function is hooked to the WordPress `init` action and triggers when both `post` and `action=elementor` GET parameters are present, with no authentication or nonce verification. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to overwrite the Elementor content (`_elementor_data`) of any `elementskit_widget` custom post type by visiting a specially crafted URL. The widget's custom designs, text, and configurations are permanently replaced with a blank template. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L Added CWE CWE-862 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/elementskit-lite/tags/3.8.0/modules/widget-builder/init.php#L37 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/elementskit-lite/tags/3.8.0/modules/widget-builder/live-action.php#L10 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/elementskit-lite/tags/3.8.0/modules/widget-builder/live-action.php#L27 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3499543/elementskit-lite/trunk/modules/widget-builder/live-action.php Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?old_path=%2Felementskit-lite/tags/3.8.2&new_path=%2Felementskit-lite/tags/3.9.0 Added Reference https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/7740fdfb-65b2-4d27-935f-b0e73487f0c4?source=cve