CVE-2026-12276: CWE-863 Incorrect Authorization in LA-Studio Element Kit for Elementor
The LA-Studio Element Kit for Elementor WordPress plugin before version 1.6.1 contains an authorization flaw that allows unauthenticated attackers to register new user accounts via an AJAX action, even when site-wide user registration is disabled. This occurs because the plugin does not verify whether user registration is enabled before processing account creation requests.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-12276 is an incorrect authorization vulnerability (CWE-863) in the LA-Studio Element Kit for Elementor WordPress plugin. The plugin fails to check if user registration is enabled on the site before allowing account creation through an unauthenticated AJAX endpoint. This flaw permits attackers to bypass site-wide registration restrictions and create new accounts without authentication. No CVSS score or vendor advisory is available, and no patch or remediation information has been provided yet.
Potential Impact
An attacker can create new user accounts on a WordPress site using the vulnerable plugin even if the site administrator has disabled user registration globally. This could lead to unauthorized access, potential privilege escalation depending on default roles assigned to new users, and abuse of site functionality intended only for registered users.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, site administrators should consider disabling or removing the LA-Studio Element Kit for Elementor plugin if user registration control is critical. Monitor official sources for updates and apply any released patches promptly.
CVE-2026-12276: CWE-863 Incorrect Authorization in LA-Studio Element Kit for Elementor
Description
The LA-Studio Element Kit for Elementor WordPress plugin before version 1.6.1 contains an authorization flaw that allows unauthenticated attackers to register new user accounts via an AJAX action, even when site-wide user registration is disabled. This occurs because the plugin does not verify whether user registration is enabled before processing account creation requests.
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-12276 is an incorrect authorization vulnerability (CWE-863) in the LA-Studio Element Kit for Elementor WordPress plugin. The plugin fails to check if user registration is enabled on the site before allowing account creation through an unauthenticated AJAX endpoint. This flaw permits attackers to bypass site-wide registration restrictions and create new accounts without authentication. No CVSS score or vendor advisory is available, and no patch or remediation information has been provided yet.
Potential Impact
An attacker can create new user accounts on a WordPress site using the vulnerable plugin even if the site administrator has disabled user registration globally. This could lead to unauthorized access, potential privilege escalation depending on default roles assigned to new users, and abuse of site functionality intended only for registered users.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, site administrators should consider disabling or removing the LA-Studio Element Kit for Elementor plugin if user registration control is critical. Monitor official sources for updates and apply any released patches promptly.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- WPScan
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-15T11:20:40.470Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a50922168715ace431d74f6
Added to database: 07/10/2026, 06:33:05 UTC
Last enriched: 07/10/2026, 06:47:29 UTC
Last updated: 07/10/2026, 06:47:29 UTC
Views: 4
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