Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Unlimited Elements Unlimited Elements For Elementor (Free Widgets, Addons, Templates) allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.

This issue affects Unlimited Elements For Elementor (Free Widgets, Addons, Templates): from n/a through 2.0.17.
Published: 2026-09-03
Score: 5.3 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Unauthorized Access Control bypass
Action: Patch Update
AI Analysis

Impact

The flaw is a missing authorization weakness in the Unlimited Elements for Elementor plugin that lets attackers bypass intended permission restrictions. This unauthorized access can enable users to view or alter data that should be limited to privileged accounts. The vulnerability is cataloged as Incorrect Access Control (CWE‑862). The primary impact is an escalation of privileges and potential data modification or disclosure.

Affected Systems

All releases of the Unlimited Elements for Elementor (Free Widgets, Addons, Templates) plugin, up to and including version 2.0.17, are affected. No later releases are mentioned as vulnerable, so the issue is confined to the stated versions.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 5.3 places the issue in the moderate severity range. EPSS data is not available, so the probability of real‑world exploitation remains unclear. The vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. Based on the description, it is inferred that an attacker could leverage crafted requests to the plugin’s administrative endpoints to bypass permission checks, but specific exploit steps are not detailed in the provided data.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 3, 2026 at 20:25 UTC.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

Update the WordPress Unlimited Elements For Elementor (Free Widgets, Addons, Templates) plugin to the latest available version (at least 2.0.18).


OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Update the Unlimited Elements plugin to version 2.0.18 or newer.
  • Identify any user accounts that may have been accessed with elevated privileges and reset their passwords.
  • Restrict administrative access to trusted personnel and consider implementing IP whitelisting or two‑factor authentication on the WordPress admin area.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 3, 2026 at 20:25 UTC.

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History

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Unlimited-elements
Unlimited-elements unlimited Elements For Elementor (free Widgets, Addons, Templates)
Wordpress
Wordpress wordpress
Vendors & Products Unlimited-elements
Unlimited-elements unlimited Elements For Elementor (free Widgets, Addons, Templates)
Wordpress
Wordpress wordpress

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

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


Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Missing Authorization vulnerability in Unlimited Elements Unlimited Elements For Elementor (Free Widgets, Addons, Templates) allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels. This issue affects Unlimited Elements For Elementor (Free Widgets, Addons, Templates): from n/a through 2.0.17.
Title WordPress Unlimited Elements For Elementor (Free Widgets, Addons, Templates) plugin <= 2.0.17 - Broken Access Control vulnerability
Weaknesses CWE-862
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

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


Subscriptions

Unlimited-elements Unlimited Elements For Elementor (free Widgets, Addons, Templates)
Wordpress Wordpress
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Patchstack

Published:

Updated: 2026-09-03T17:33:06.713Z

Reserved: 2026-09-03T16:41:28.560Z

Link: CVE-2026-85304

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-09-03T17:33:02.668Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2026-09-03T17:17:30.580

Modified: 2026-09-03T18:17:34.840

Link: CVE-2026-85304

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-09-03T20:30:10Z

Weaknesses