CVE-2024-10795: CWE-639 Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in themes4wp Popularis Extra
The Popularis Extra plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.7 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 via Elementor that they should not have access to.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-10795 affects the Popularis Extra WordPress plugin (themes4wp) in all versions up to and including 1.2.7. The vulnerability arises from improper authorization checks in the 'elementor-template' shortcode, allowing authenticated users with Contributor-level permissions or higher to access private or draft Elementor posts that should be restricted. This is an information exposure vulnerability categorized as CWE-639. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.3 (medium), reflecting a network attack vector with low complexity and requiring low privileges but no user interaction. There is no indication of an official patch or vendor advisory at this time.
Potential Impact
An authenticated attacker with Contributor or higher privileges can bypass intended authorization controls to read private or draft posts created via Elementor. This leads to unauthorized information disclosure but does not affect integrity or availability. The impact is limited to data confidentiality 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 or higher to trusted users only. Monitor for updates from themes4wp regarding patches or updates addressing this vulnerability.
CVE-2024-10795: CWE-639 Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in themes4wp Popularis Extra
Description
The Popularis Extra plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.7 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 via Elementor that they should not have access to.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-10795 affects the Popularis Extra WordPress plugin (themes4wp) in all versions up to and including 1.2.7. The vulnerability arises from improper authorization checks in the 'elementor-template' shortcode, allowing authenticated users with Contributor-level permissions or higher to access private or draft Elementor posts that should be restricted. This is an information exposure vulnerability categorized as CWE-639. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.3 (medium), reflecting a network attack vector with low complexity and requiring low privileges but no user interaction. There is no indication of an official patch or vendor advisory at this time.
Potential Impact
An authenticated attacker with Contributor or higher privileges can bypass intended authorization controls to read private or draft posts created via Elementor. This leads to unauthorized information disclosure but does not affect integrity or availability. The impact is limited to data confidentiality 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 or higher to trusted users only. Monitor for updates from themes4wp regarding patches or updates addressing this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-11-04T15:27:06.204Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6dfeb7ef31ef0b59266d
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:47:42 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 7:03:58 PM
Last updated: 4/11/2026, 10:08:59 PM
Views: 12
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