CVE-2024-11915 is a vulnerability classified under CWE-639 (Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key) found in the RRAddons for Elementor plugin for WordPress. This plugin extends Elementor’s capabilities by adding various blocks, including a Popup block. The vulnerability exists in all versions up to and including 1.1.0 and stems from insufficient access control checks on which posts can be included within the Popup block. Specifically, authenticated users with Contributor-level permissions or higher can exploit this flaw to retrieve data from private or draft posts that should be inaccessible to them. The attack vector is remote network access, requiring only authenticated access with low privileges and no user interaction. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality by exposing sensitive unpublished content but does not affect integrity or availability. The CVSS 3.1 score of 4.3 reflects the medium severity due to the ease of exploitation and limited scope (authenticated users only). No public exploits or widespread attacks have been reported yet, but the risk remains significant for sites relying on this plugin for content management and workflow. The root cause is inadequate authorization checks when processing user-controlled keys that specify which posts to include in the Popup block, allowing privilege escalation within the content access model of WordPress.

The primary impact of CVE-2024-11915 is unauthorized disclosure of private or draft content within WordPress sites using the RRAddons for Elementor plugin. This can lead to leakage of sensitive unpublished information, intellectual property, or confidential business data. Organizations with multi-user content workflows, such as media companies, marketing agencies, and enterprises managing internal communications, are at risk of exposing sensitive drafts to lower-privileged users. Although the vulnerability does not allow modification or deletion of content, the confidentiality breach can undermine trust, violate privacy policies, and potentially expose strategic plans or personal data. Since exploitation requires authenticated access at Contributor level or above, attackers must first compromise or gain legitimate user credentials, which may be feasible through phishing or credential stuffing. The vulnerability affects the availability of trust in the content management system and may lead to compliance issues if sensitive data is exposed. The absence of known exploits reduces immediate risk but does not eliminate the threat, especially as automated scanning and exploitation tools could emerge.

To mitigate CVE-2024-11915, organizations should immediately update the RRAddons for Elementor plugin to a patched version once released by the vendor. Until a patch is available, administrators should restrict Contributor-level and higher permissions to trusted users only and audit user roles to minimize unnecessary privileges. Implement strict access controls and monitor user activities for suspicious access to private or draft posts. Employ Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block anomalous requests targeting the Popup block functionality. Consider disabling or removing the RRAddons Popup block feature if it is not essential to reduce the attack surface. Regularly review and harden WordPress security configurations, including strong authentication mechanisms such as multi-factor authentication (MFA) to prevent unauthorized credential use. Conduct security awareness training to reduce the risk of credential compromise. Finally, monitor security advisories from rrdevs and WordPress security communities for updates and exploit reports.