SB2022042225 - Remote code execution in Elementor Website Builder for WordPress
Published: April 22, 2022 Updated: October 4, 2022
Security Bulletin ID
SB2022042225
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Improper access control (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-1329)
The 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.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.