Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in WPDeveloper Essential Addons for Elementor essential-addons-for-elementor-lite allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Essential Addons for Elementor: from n/a through <= 6.5.5.
Published: 2026-02-19
Score: 5.3 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Broken Access Control
Action: Upgrade Plugin
AI Analysis

Impact

A missing authorization flaw exists in WPDeveloper Essential Addons for Elementor that allows exploitation of incorrectly configured access control security levels. The vulnerability permits a user to access privileged functions of the plugin without proper authorization.

Affected Systems

WordPress sites that have installed WPDeveloper’s Essential Addons for Elementor plugin, any release up to and including version 6.5.5. No specific build numbers are indicated, so all versions in this range are considered affected.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 5.3 indicates moderate severity, while the EPSS score of less than 1% suggests a low likelihood of exploitation. The vulnerability is not listed in CISA’s KEV catalog. Based on the description, the attack vector is likely via interaction with the plugin’s administrative interface, where a user with a lower than required role may gain elevated privileges. No additional exploitation conditions are mentioned in the CVE data.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on April 17, 2026 at 18:13 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade Essential Addons for Elementor to the latest available version promptly.
  • If an immediate upgrade is not possible, disable or uninstall the plugin to eliminate the risk.
  • Limit the use of the plugin to administrator accounts and review role capabilities to ensure no unnecessary privileges are granted.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on April 17, 2026 at 18:13 UTC.

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History

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 5.3, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N'}


Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Wordpress
Wordpress wordpress
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Vendors & Products Wordpress
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Thu, 19 Feb 2026 08:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Missing Authorization vulnerability in WPDeveloper Essential Addons for Elementor essential-addons-for-elementor-lite allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Essential Addons for Elementor: from n/a through <= 6.5.5.
Title WordPress Essential Addons for Elementor plugin <= 6.5.5 - Broken Access Control vulnerability
Weaknesses CWE-862
References

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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Patchstack

Published:

Updated: 2026-04-01T14:14:02.086Z

Reserved: 2026-01-14T08:36:07.869Z

Link: CVE-2026-23543

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-02-26T18:44:48.416Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2026-02-19T09:16:12.197

Modified: 2026-04-15T00:35:42.020

Link: CVE-2026-23543

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-04-17T18:15:26Z

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