CVE-2026-42629: CWE-288 Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel in Powerpackelements PowerPack Pro for Elementor
CVE-2026-42629 is a high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability affecting PowerPack Pro for Elementor versions prior to 2.13.0. It allows unauthenticated attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms due to broken authentication via an alternate path or channel. This vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently confirmed from the vendor.
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Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-42629) in PowerPack Pro for Elementor is classified as CWE-288 (Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel). It affects all versions before 2.13.0 and enables unauthenticated attackers to bypass authentication controls. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.8, indicating a high impact with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available to confirm remediation status.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to bypass authentication, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This could result in unauthorized access to sensitive data and administrative functions.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, consider restricting access to the affected plugin or disabling it if feasible to reduce exposure.
CVE-2026-42629: CWE-288 Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel in Powerpackelements PowerPack Pro for Elementor
Description
CVE-2026-42629 is a high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability affecting PowerPack Pro for Elementor versions prior to 2.13.0. It allows unauthenticated attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms due to broken authentication via an alternate path or channel. This vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently confirmed from the vendor.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-42629) in PowerPack Pro for Elementor is classified as CWE-288 (Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel). It affects all versions before 2.13.0 and enables unauthenticated attackers to bypass authentication controls. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.8, indicating a high impact with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available to confirm remediation status.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to bypass authentication, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This could result in unauthorized access to sensitive data and administrative functions.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, consider restricting access to the affected plugin or disabling it if feasible to reduce exposure.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-29T07:06:45.121Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a32804c0b89be68882ffdea
Added to database: 06/17/2026, 11:09:00 UTC
Last enriched: 06/24/2026, 16:24:06 UTC
Last updated: 08/01/2026, 19:17:59 UTC
Views: 81
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