CVE-2024-11852: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in bdthemes Element Pack – Widgets, Templates & Addons for Elementor
The Element Pack Elementor Addons (Header Footer, Template Library, Dynamic Grid, Carousel and Remote Arrows) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the get_layouts() function in all versions up to, and including, 5.10.12. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to obtain a detailed listing of layout templates.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Element Pack Elementor Addons plugin for WordPress suffers from a missing capability check in the get_layouts() function across all versions up to 5.10.12. This authorization bypass (CWE-862) enables authenticated users with minimal privileges (Subscriber-level and above) to retrieve detailed layout template listings that should be restricted. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3, indicating a medium impact primarily due to unauthorized information disclosure. No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no patch or official fix has been documented yet.
Potential Impact
An attacker with at least Subscriber-level access can obtain detailed information about layout templates used in the affected WordPress plugin. This unauthorized disclosure could potentially aid in further attacks or reconnaissance but does not directly impact data integrity or availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict user roles to trusted individuals and monitor for suspicious activity related to template access. Avoid granting Subscriber-level access to untrusted users.
CVE-2024-11852: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in bdthemes Element Pack – Widgets, Templates & Addons for Elementor
Description
The Element Pack Elementor Addons (Header Footer, Template Library, Dynamic Grid, Carousel and Remote Arrows) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the get_layouts() function in all versions up to, and including, 5.10.12. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to obtain a detailed listing of layout templates.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Element Pack Elementor Addons plugin for WordPress suffers from a missing capability check in the get_layouts() function across all versions up to 5.10.12. This authorization bypass (CWE-862) enables authenticated users with minimal privileges (Subscriber-level and above) to retrieve detailed layout template listings that should be restricted. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3, indicating a medium impact primarily due to unauthorized information disclosure. No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no patch or official fix has been documented yet.
Potential Impact
An attacker with at least Subscriber-level access can obtain detailed information about layout templates used in the affected WordPress plugin. This unauthorized disclosure could potentially aid in further attacks or reconnaissance but does not directly impact data integrity or availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict user roles to trusted individuals and monitor for suspicious activity related to template access. Avoid granting Subscriber-level access to untrusted users.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-11-26T21:41:29.064Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6e22b7ef31ef0b596834
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:48:18 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 6:08:26 AM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 3:42:07 PM
Views: 15
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