CVE-2026-4362: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in roxnor ElementsKit Elementor Addons – Advanced Widgets & Templates Addons for Elementor
CVE-2026-4362 is a medium severity vulnerability in the ElementsKit Elementor Addons WordPress plugin that allows unauthenticated attackers to overwrite Elementor content of custom posts. The issue arises from a missing authorization check in the Live_Action::reset() function, which is triggered via specific GET parameters without authentication or nonce verification. Exploitation results in permanent replacement of widget designs and configurations with a blank template.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The ElementsKit Elementor Addons plugin for WordPress versions up to 3.8.2 contains a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the Live_Action::reset() function. This function is hooked to the WordPress 'init' action and executes when both 'post' and 'action=elementor' GET parameters are present. Because there is no capability check or nonce verification, unauthenticated attackers can invoke this function to overwrite the '_elementor_data' of any 'elementskit_widget' custom post type. The attack results in the permanent loss of custom widget content, including designs, text, and configurations, by replacing them with a blank template.
Potential Impact
An attacker without authentication can cause integrity and availability impacts by permanently erasing and replacing Elementor widget content with blank templates. This disrupts website functionality and content presentation but does not disclose sensitive data or allow privilege escalation. The CVSS 3.1 score is 6.5 (medium), reflecting network attack vector, no privileges required, no user interaction, and impact on integrity and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the affected plugin's functionality by limiting access to the WordPress admin area and monitoring for suspicious GET requests containing 'post' and 'action=elementor' parameters. Avoid exposing the site to unauthenticated users who could trigger this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-4362: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in roxnor ElementsKit Elementor Addons – Advanced Widgets & Templates Addons for Elementor
Description
CVE-2026-4362 is a medium severity vulnerability in the ElementsKit Elementor Addons WordPress plugin that allows unauthenticated attackers to overwrite Elementor content of custom posts. The issue arises from a missing authorization check in the Live_Action::reset() function, which is triggered via specific GET parameters without authentication or nonce verification. Exploitation results in permanent replacement of widget designs and configurations with a blank template.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The ElementsKit Elementor Addons plugin for WordPress versions up to 3.8.2 contains a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the Live_Action::reset() function. This function is hooked to the WordPress 'init' action and executes when both 'post' and 'action=elementor' GET parameters are present. Because there is no capability check or nonce verification, unauthenticated attackers can invoke this function to overwrite the '_elementor_data' of any 'elementskit_widget' custom post type. The attack results in the permanent loss of custom widget content, including designs, text, and configurations, by replacing them with a blank template.
Potential Impact
An attacker without authentication can cause integrity and availability impacts by permanently erasing and replacing Elementor widget content with blank templates. This disrupts website functionality and content presentation but does not disclose sensitive data or allow privilege escalation. The CVSS 3.1 score is 6.5 (medium), reflecting network attack vector, no privileges required, no user interaction, and impact on integrity and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the affected plugin's functionality by limiting access to the WordPress admin area and monitoring for suspicious GET requests containing 'post' and 'action=elementor' parameters. Avoid exposing the site to unauthenticated users who could trigger this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-17T20:15:55.299Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69f97ad1cbff5d8610ab99d4
Added to database: 5/5/2026, 5:06:25 AM
Last enriched: 5/5/2026, 5:21:42 AM
Last updated: 5/5/2026, 6:08:04 AM
Views: 2
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