Master Addons for Elementor <= 2.0.5.3 - Missing Authorization

2023-08-22 00:00

Strategic Overview

Status

Patched in 2.0.5.4.1

Affected PluginMaster Addons for Elementor – Elementor Addons, Widgets, Mega Menu Builder, Popup Builder, Widget Builder & Template Kits

Affected Version<= 2.0.5.3

CVSS7.3High

CVECVE-2023-40679

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Vulnerability Overview

The Master Addons for Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized functionality access due to a missing capability check on the jltma_rest_api_action REST API action in versions up to, and including, 2.0.5.3. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to invoke methods intended for higher privileged users.

Technical Analysis

REMEDIATION: Update to version 2.0.5.4.1, or a newer patched version --- IDENTIFIER: CWE-862 (Missing Authorization) The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.

External References

https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-40679 https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/6150c355-1046-483e-aa8b-463c3752021d

CVSS Vector

7.3

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

Base

Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredNone
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityLow

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