CVE-2026-12276: CWE-863 Incorrect Authorization in LA-Studio Element Kit for Elementor
The LA-Studio Element Kit for Elementor WordPress plugin before 1.6.1 does not check whether user registration is enabled on the site before creating an account through one of its unauthenticated AJAX actions, allowing unauthenticated attackers to register new accounts even when registration has been disabled site-wide.
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 verify whether user registration is enabled before processing an unauthenticated AJAX request to create new accounts. This flaw allows attackers to bypass site-wide registration restrictions and create accounts without authentication. The issue affects versions prior to 1.6.1, though exact affected versions are not explicitly stated. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3, indicating medium severity.
Potential Impact
Unauthenticated attackers can register new user accounts on affected WordPress sites even if user registration is disabled globally. This could lead to unauthorized access or privilege escalation depending on site configuration and account roles assigned by default. There is no direct impact on confidentiality or availability reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation level has been confirmed yet. Users should upgrade to version 1.6.1 or later once available, as the description implies the issue is fixed in 1.6.1. Until then, administrators should consider disabling or restricting access to the vulnerable AJAX actions if possible. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
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 1.6.1 does not check whether user registration is enabled on the site before creating an account through one of its unauthenticated AJAX actions, allowing unauthenticated attackers to register new accounts even when registration has been disabled site-wide.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.3medium
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
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 verify whether user registration is enabled before processing an unauthenticated AJAX request to create new accounts. This flaw allows attackers to bypass site-wide registration restrictions and create accounts without authentication. The issue affects versions prior to 1.6.1, though exact affected versions are not explicitly stated. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3, indicating medium severity.
Potential Impact
Unauthenticated attackers can register new user accounts on affected WordPress sites even if user registration is disabled globally. This could lead to unauthorized access or privilege escalation depending on site configuration and account roles assigned by default. There is no direct impact on confidentiality or availability reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation level has been confirmed yet. Users should upgrade to version 1.6.1 or later once available, as the description implies the issue is fixed in 1.6.1. Until then, administrators should consider disabling or restricting access to the vulnerable AJAX actions if possible. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
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: 07/17/2026, 09:59:04 UTC
Last updated: 08/23/2026, 22:52:08 UTC
Views: 103
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