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https://blog.nintechnet.com/high-severity-vulnerability-fixed-in-wordpress-elementor-pro-plugin CVE-2023-3124
HIGH
Elementor Pro <= 3.11.6 - Authenticated(Subscriber+) Privilege Escalation via update_page_option
Record summary
CVE-2023-3124 has a selected CVSS score of 8.8 (high); EIP currently links 1 repository PoC.
Description
The Elementor Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized data modification due to a missing capability check on the update_page_option function in versions up to, and including, 3.11.6. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with subscriber-level capabilities to update arbitrary site options, which can lead to privilege escalation.
Description source: CVE List
Exploitation context
Known exploitation
- VulnCheck KEV
- Listed · Jun 7, 2023 · VulnCheck
- Reported exploitation
- Observed · VulnCheck
Available material
- Repository PoCs
- 1
CISA SSVC decision
ExploitationNone
AutomatableNo
Technical impactTotal
CISA Coordinator · SSVC 2.0.3 · Evaluated Dec 23, 2024 · Source: CVE List
Affected products and versions
2| Product | Source | Version range | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
elementor_proBrowse elementor / elementor_pro | VulnCheck | Version data not supplied | |
Elementor Website Builder ProBrowse https://elementor.com/ / Elementor Website Builder ProDefault status: unaffected | CVE List | Through 3.11.6 | affected |
Proofs of concept
1Repository PoCs
GitHubAmirWhiteHat/CVE-2023-3124Repository PoCby AmirWhiteHatStars: 5Not analyzed3 files
References
3nvd.nist.gov
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-3124 wordfence.com
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/570474f2-c118-45e1-a237-c70b849b2d3c?source=cve