CVE-2024-10779: CWE-639 Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in codelessthemes Cowidgets – Elementor Addons
The Cowidgets – Elementor Addons plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.0 via the 'ce_template' shortcode due to insufficient restrictions on which posts can be included. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to extract data from private or draft posts created by Elementor that they should not have access to.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Cowidgets – Elementor Addons plugin for WordPress suffers from an authorization bypass vulnerability (CWE-639) in all versions up to 1.2.0. The issue arises from the 'ce_template' shortcode, which does not properly restrict access to posts included via this shortcode. As a result, authenticated users with Contributor-level permissions or above can extract data from private or draft Elementor-created posts that they normally should not access. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.3, indicating a medium severity impact primarily affecting confidentiality.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Contributor-level or higher privileges can access private or draft posts created by Elementor that should be restricted, leading to unauthorized information disclosure. There is no impact on integrity or availability reported. No known exploits are currently in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — no official fix or patch links are currently available. Users should monitor the vendor's advisory for updates and apply any forthcoming patches promptly. Until a fix is released, restrict Contributor-level access to trusted users only to minimize risk.
CVE-2024-10779: CWE-639 Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in codelessthemes Cowidgets – Elementor Addons
Description
The Cowidgets – Elementor Addons plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.0 via the 'ce_template' shortcode due to insufficient restrictions on which posts can be included. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to extract data from private or draft posts created by Elementor that they should not have access to.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Cowidgets – Elementor Addons plugin for WordPress suffers from an authorization bypass vulnerability (CWE-639) in all versions up to 1.2.0. The issue arises from the 'ce_template' shortcode, which does not properly restrict access to posts included via this shortcode. As a result, authenticated users with Contributor-level permissions or above can extract data from private or draft Elementor-created posts that they normally should not access. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.3, indicating a medium severity impact primarily affecting confidentiality.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Contributor-level or higher privileges can access private or draft posts created by Elementor that should be restricted, leading to unauthorized information disclosure. There is no impact on integrity or availability reported. No known exploits are currently in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — no official fix or patch links are currently available. Users should monitor the vendor's advisory for updates and apply any forthcoming patches promptly. Until a fix is released, restrict Contributor-level access to trusted users only to minimize risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-11-04T13:22:16.273Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6dfcb7ef31ef0b592471
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:47:40 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 5:51:23 AM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 5:14:28 PM
Views: 15
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