CVE-2026-4326: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in webilia Vertex Addons for Elementor
The Vertex Addons for Elementor WordPress plugin up to version 1. 6. 4 contains a missing authorization vulnerability in the activate_required_plugins() function. The plugin improperly enforces the current_user_can('install_plugins') check by only setting an error message without halting execution, allowing authenticated users with Subscriber-level access or higher to install and activate arbitrary plugins. This vulnerability has a high severity with a CVSS score of 8. 8. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-4326 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the Vertex Addons for Elementor WordPress plugin, affecting all versions up to 1.6.4. The issue arises because the activate_required_plugins() function performs a capability check for 'install_plugins' but does not terminate execution when the check fails. Instead, it sets an error message variable and proceeds to install and activate plugins regardless of the user's permissions. This flaw enables authenticated users with low privileges (Subscriber or above) to install and activate arbitrary plugins, potentially leading to full site compromise. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official fix has been published by the vendor as of the provided data.
Potential Impact
An attacker with authenticated access at Subscriber level or higher can exploit this vulnerability to install and activate arbitrary WordPress plugins. This can lead to unauthorized code execution, privilege escalation, and full site compromise. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected WordPress site. There are no known exploits in the wild currently.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict user roles to trusted individuals only and consider disabling or removing the vulnerable plugin. Monitor for updates from the vendor regarding patches or official mitigations.
CVE-2026-4326: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in webilia Vertex Addons for Elementor
Description
The Vertex Addons for Elementor WordPress plugin up to version 1. 6. 4 contains a missing authorization vulnerability in the activate_required_plugins() function. The plugin improperly enforces the current_user_can('install_plugins') check by only setting an error message without halting execution, allowing authenticated users with Subscriber-level access or higher to install and activate arbitrary plugins. This vulnerability has a high severity with a CVSS score of 8. 8. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-4326 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the Vertex Addons for Elementor WordPress plugin, affecting all versions up to 1.6.4. The issue arises because the activate_required_plugins() function performs a capability check for 'install_plugins' but does not terminate execution when the check fails. Instead, it sets an error message variable and proceeds to install and activate plugins regardless of the user's permissions. This flaw enables authenticated users with low privileges (Subscriber or above) to install and activate arbitrary plugins, potentially leading to full site compromise. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official fix has been published by the vendor as of the provided data.
Potential Impact
An attacker with authenticated access at Subscriber level or higher can exploit this vulnerability to install and activate arbitrary WordPress plugins. This can lead to unauthorized code execution, privilege escalation, and full site compromise. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected WordPress site. There are no known exploits in the wild currently.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict user roles to trusted individuals only and consider disabling or removing the vulnerable plugin. Monitor for updates from the vendor regarding patches or official mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-17T13:09:41.727Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69d736f91cc7ad14da418a25
Added to database: 4/9/2026, 5:19:53 AM
Last enriched: 4/16/2026, 12:22:53 PM
Last updated: 5/24/2026, 10:24:26 PM
Views: 69
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