CVE-2022-4709
First published: Tue Jan 10 2023(Updated: )
The Royal Elementor Addons plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to insufficient access control in the 'wpr_import_library_template' AJAX action in versions up to, and including, 1.3.59. This allows any authenticated user, including those with subscriber-level permissions, to import and activate templates from the plugin's template library.
Credit: security@wordfence.com security@wordfence.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Elementor Addons | <=1.3.59 |
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Reference Links
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/royal-elementor-addons/trunk/admin/includes/wpr-templates-actions.php?rev=2834217
- https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2023/01/eleven-vulnerabilities-patched-in-royal-elementor-addons/
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/fa530112-a7cd-4c54-aa87-9e7337d01557
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-4709?
CVE-2022-4709 is a vulnerability in the Royal Elementor Addons plugin for WordPress that allows any authenticated user to import and activate templates, even those with subscriber-level permissions.
How severe is CVE-2022-4709?
CVE-2022-4709 has a severity rating of 6.5, which is considered medium.
Which versions of Royal Elementor Addons are affected by CVE-2022-4709?
Versions up to and including 1.3.59 of the Royal Elementor Addons plugin for WordPress are affected by CVE-2022-4709.
How can an authenticated user exploit CVE-2022-4709?
An authenticated user, including those with subscriber-level permissions, can exploit CVE-2022-4709 by using the 'wpr_import_library_template' AJAX action to import and activate templates.
Are there any patches or fixes available for CVE-2022-4709?
Yes, patches and fixes are available for CVE-2022-4709. It is recommended to update to a version of the Royal Elementor Addons plugin for WordPress that is not affected by this vulnerability.
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