CVE-2024-4875: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in devitemsllc HT Mega Addons for Elementor – Elementor Widgets & Template Builder
The HT Mega – Absolute Addons For Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data|loss of data due to a missing capability check on the 'ajax_dismiss' function in versions up to, and including, 2.5.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to update options such as users_can_register, which can lead to unauthorized user registration.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The HT Mega – Absolute Addons For Elementor plugin for WordPress versions up to 2.5.2 contains a missing capability check (CWE-862) in the 'ajax_dismiss' function. This allows authenticated attackers with low-level privileges (subscriber and above) to update certain plugin options, including 'users_can_register'. The vulnerability could be exploited to alter site behavior related to user registration without proper authorization. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.3, reflecting low attack complexity and privileges required, with impact limited to integrity (unauthorized modification) but no confidentiality or availability loss.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows authenticated users with subscriber-level permissions or higher to modify plugin options, potentially enabling unauthorized user registrations. This could lead to an increase in unauthorized accounts on the affected WordPress site. There is no direct impact on data confidentiality or system availability reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict subscriber-level user capabilities if possible and monitor for unusual changes in user registration settings. Avoid granting unnecessary permissions to low-privilege users.
CVE-2024-4875: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in devitemsllc HT Mega Addons for Elementor – Elementor Widgets & Template Builder
Description
The HT Mega – Absolute Addons For Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data|loss of data due to a missing capability check on the 'ajax_dismiss' function in versions up to, and including, 2.5.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to update options such as users_can_register, which can lead to unauthorized user registration.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The HT Mega – Absolute Addons For Elementor plugin for WordPress versions up to 2.5.2 contains a missing capability check (CWE-862) in the 'ajax_dismiss' function. This allows authenticated attackers with low-level privileges (subscriber and above) to update certain plugin options, including 'users_can_register'. The vulnerability could be exploited to alter site behavior related to user registration without proper authorization. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.3, reflecting low attack complexity and privileges required, with impact limited to integrity (unauthorized modification) but no confidentiality or availability loss.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows authenticated users with subscriber-level permissions or higher to modify plugin options, potentially enabling unauthorized user registrations. This could lead to an increase in unauthorized accounts on the affected WordPress site. There is no direct impact on data confidentiality or system availability reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict subscriber-level user capabilities if possible and monitor for unusual changes in user registration settings. Avoid granting unnecessary permissions to low-privilege users.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-05-14T16:29:59.622Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6b97b7ef31ef0b557015
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:37:27 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 7:50:44 AM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 6:13:25 PM
Views: 16
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