CVE-2023-4690: 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_config function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to change configuration settings for the plugin 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#L75
- 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/fd53b4e1-c6b7-4111-911a-04b14c7a9c4e?source=cve
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-4690?
CVE-2023-4690 is a vulnerability in the Elementor Addon Elements plugin for WordPress that allows unauthenticated attackers to change configuration settings.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-4690?
CVE-2023-4690 has a severity rating of 5.4, which is classified as medium.
How does CVE-2023-4690 affect the Elementor Addon Elements plugin?
CVE-2023-4690 affects versions up to and including 1.12.7 of the Elementor Addon Elements plugin for WordPress.
How can the vulnerability in CVE-2023-4690 be exploited?
The vulnerability in CVE-2023-4690 can be exploited by unauthenticated attackers through Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks.
Is there a fix for CVE-2023-4690?
Yes, a fix for CVE-2023-4690 is available. It is recommended to update to a version of the Elementor Addon Elements plugin for WordPress that is not vulnerable.
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