CVE-2023-2189: Elementor Addons, Widgets and Enhancements – Stax <= 1.4.3 - Missing Authorization in toggle_widget

Published Jun 9, 2023
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Updated

The Elementor Addons, Widgets and Enhancements – Stax plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the togglewidget function in versions up to, and including, 1.4.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to enable or disable Elementor widgets.

Affected Software

1 affected component
StaxWP Stax Wordpress<=1.4.3

Event History

Jun 9, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:33 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:33 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-2189?

CVE-2023-2189 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized data modification.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-2189?

To fix CVE-2023-2189, update the Stax plugin for WordPress to version 1.4.4 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2023-2189?

CVE-2023-2189 affects users of the Stax plugin for WordPress versions up to and including 1.4.3.

4

What does CVE-2023-2189 allow an attacker to do?

CVE-2023-2189 allows authenticated attackers to modify data without proper authorization due to a missing capability check.

5

Which WordPress versions are impacted by CVE-2023-2189?

WordPress installations using the Stax plugin versions 1.4.3 and earlier are impacted by CVE-2023-2189.

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