CVE-2023-4690: Elementor Addon Elements <= 1.12.7 - Cross-Site Request Forgery
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 eaesaveconfig 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.
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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.