CVE-2021-4446

Essential Addons for Elementor <= 4.6.4 - Missing Authorization

Description

The Essential Addons for Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass in versions up to and including 4.6.4 due to missing capability checks and nonce disclosure. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with minimal permissions such as a subscriber, to perform many unauthorized actions such as changing settings and installing arbitrary plugins.

Category

6.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com
Affected: wpdevteam Essential Addons for Elementor – Best Elementor Addon, Templates, Widgets, Kits & WooCommerce Builders
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Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/283fb581-8b61-4008-a5c4-2e1490fab33e?source=cve third party advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=2526471%40essential-addons-for-elementor-lite&new=2526471%40essential-addons-for-elementor-lite&sfp_email=&sfph_mail= product

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-4446?
CVE-2021-4446 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-4446?
To fix CVE-2021-4446, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-4446 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-4446 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-4446?
CVE-2021-4446 affects wpdevteam Essential Addons for Elementor – Best Elementor Addon, Templates, Widgets, Kits & WooCommerce Builders.
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