CVE-2023-4689: CSRF
First published: Wed Nov 15 2023(Updated: )
The Elementor Addon Elements plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 1.12.7. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the eae_save_elements function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to enable/disable elementor addon elements via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
Credit: security@wordfence.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| webtechstreet Elementor Addon Elements | <=1.12.7 |
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Reference Links
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/addon-elements-for-elementor-page-builder/trunk/inc/admin/admin-ui.php#L46
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&new=2996185%40addon-elements-for-elementor-page-builder%2Ftrunk&old=2980987%40addon-elements-for-elementor-page-builder%2Ftrunk&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=#file15
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/472cdbc4-3bfa-4254-b35a-be7ae10782e6?source=cve
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for the Elementor Addon Elements plugin?
The vulnerability ID for the Elementor Addon Elements plugin is CVE-2023-4689.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-4689?
The severity of CVE-2023-4689 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.4.
What is the affected software for CVE-2023-4689?
The affected software for CVE-2023-4689 is the Elementor Addon Elements plugin for WordPress up to version 1.12.7.
What is the description of CVE-2023-4689?
CVE-2023-4689 is a vulnerability in the Elementor Addon Elements plugin for WordPress that allows unauthenticated attackers to perform Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks due to missing or incorrect nonce validation.
How can I fix CVE-2023-4689?
To fix CVE-2023-4689, update the Elementor Addon Elements plugin to version 1.12.8 or higher, which includes the necessary nonce validation.
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