Remote code execution in Elementor Website Builder for WordPress
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2022-1329 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-284 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available. |
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Elementor Page Builder Web applications / Modules and components for CMS |
| Vendor | Elementor.com |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.
1) Improper access control
EUVDB-ID: #VU62506
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:F/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-1329
CWE-ID:
CWE-284 - Improper Access Control
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.
The vulnerability exists due to missing capability check in the "/core/app/modules/onboarding/module.php" script when processing AJAX calls. A remote non-authenticated attacker can bypass implemented security restrictions and modify website data or upload malicious files to the server.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise the affected system.
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsElementor Page Builder: 3.6.0 - 3.6.2
External linkshttp://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2708766/elementor/trunk/core/app/modules/onboarding/module.php
http://www.wordfence.com/blog/2022/04/elementor-critical-remote-code-execution-vulnerability/
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?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, a fully functional exploit for this vulnerability is available.
