CVE-2026-3426: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in rometheme RTMKit
The RTMKit Addons for Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to missing capability checks on the save_widget() and reset_all_widgets() functions in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to modify or reset site-wide widget configurations.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The RTMKit Addons for Elementor plugin for WordPress suffers from a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the save_widget() and reset_all_widgets() functions. Authenticated users with Author-level privileges or above can exploit this flaw to modify or reset widget configurations across the site, bypassing intended capability checks. This affects all plugin versions up to 2.0.2. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.3 (medium), reflecting low complexity and no user interaction required, but limited impact to integrity only. No patch or official fix has been documented as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Author-level or higher access can modify or reset site-wide widget configurations without proper authorization. This could lead to unauthorized changes in the website's appearance or functionality controlled by widgets. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability reported. No known exploits are currently documented in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict Author-level access to trusted users only and monitor for unauthorized changes to widget configurations. Avoid granting Author-level privileges to untrusted accounts.
CVE-2026-3426: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in rometheme RTMKit
Description
The RTMKit Addons for Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to missing capability checks on the save_widget() and reset_all_widgets() functions in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to modify or reset site-wide widget configurations.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The RTMKit Addons for Elementor plugin for WordPress suffers from a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the save_widget() and reset_all_widgets() functions. Authenticated users with Author-level privileges or above can exploit this flaw to modify or reset widget configurations across the site, bypassing intended capability checks. This affects all plugin versions up to 2.0.2. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.3 (medium), reflecting low complexity and no user interaction required, but limited impact to integrity only. No patch or official fix has been documented as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Author-level or higher access can modify or reset site-wide widget configurations without proper authorization. This could lead to unauthorized changes in the website's appearance or functionality controlled by widgets. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability reported. No known exploits are currently documented in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict Author-level access to trusted users only and monitor for unauthorized changes to widget configurations. Avoid granting Author-level privileges to untrusted accounts.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-02T04:30:05.685Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a047049cbff5d8610c6fd6f
Added to database: 5/13/2026, 12:36:25 PM
Last enriched: 5/13/2026, 12:52:25 PM
Last updated: 5/13/2026, 3:07:23 PM
Views: 5
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