CVE-2024-10782: CWE-639 Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in theblockswp Theme Builder For Elementor
The Theme Builder For Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.2 via the 'elementor-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
CVE-2024-10782 is an authorization bypass vulnerability in theblockswp's Theme Builder For Elementor plugin for WordPress. The flaw arises from inadequate access control on the 'elementor-template' shortcode, allowing authenticated users with Contributor or higher privileges to retrieve content from private or draft posts created by Elementor. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 1.2.2. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.3, reflecting a medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and requiring privileges but no user interaction. There are no known exploits in the wild and no patch or official fix currently documented.
Potential Impact
Exploitation allows authenticated users with Contributor-level or higher permissions to access private or draft post content they are not authorized to view. This results in unauthorized information disclosure but does not affect data integrity or availability. The impact is limited to information exposure within the WordPress environment where the plugin is installed.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict Contributor-level access to trusted users only. Monitor for updates from theblockswp regarding a security patch. No known temporary fixes or workarounds are documented at this time.
CVE-2024-10782: CWE-639 Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in theblockswp Theme Builder For Elementor
Description
The Theme Builder For Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.2 via the 'elementor-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
CVE-2024-10782 is an authorization bypass vulnerability in theblockswp's Theme Builder For Elementor plugin for WordPress. The flaw arises from inadequate access control on the 'elementor-template' shortcode, allowing authenticated users with Contributor or higher privileges to retrieve content from private or draft posts created by Elementor. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 1.2.2. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.3, reflecting a medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and requiring privileges but no user interaction. There are no known exploits in the wild and no patch or official fix currently documented.
Potential Impact
Exploitation allows authenticated users with Contributor-level or higher permissions to access private or draft post content they are not authorized to view. This results in unauthorized information disclosure but does not affect data integrity or availability. The impact is limited to information exposure within the WordPress environment where the plugin is installed.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict Contributor-level access to trusted users only. Monitor for updates from theblockswp regarding a security patch. No known temporary fixes or workarounds are documented at this time.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-11-04T13:27:23.600Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6dfcb7ef31ef0b59247f
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:47:40 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 12:03:46 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 12:15:23 PM
Views: 16
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