Authentication bypass in The Plus Addons for Elementor for WordPress



| Updated: 2021-10-13
Risk Critical
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2021-24175
CWE-ID CWE-287
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.
Vulnerable software
 The Plus Addons for Elementor Page Builder
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor Posimyth Themes

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one critical risk vulnerability.

1) Improper Authentication

EUVDB-ID: #VU51275

Risk: Critical

CVSSv3.1: 9.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-24175

CWE-ID: CWE-287 - Improper Authentication

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in when processing authentication requests. A remote attacker can bypass authentication process and gain administrative access to the application.

Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

The Plus Addons for Elementor Page Builder: 1.0.0 - 4.1.6

CPE2.3 External links

http://www.wordfence.com/blog/2021/03/critical-0-day-in-the-plus-addons-for-elementor-allows-site-takeover/


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.



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