CVE-2026-75921: CWE-863 Incorrect Authorization in pixarlabs Master Addons for Elementor – Elementor Addons, Widgets, Mega Menu Builder, Popup Builder, Widget Builder & Template Kits
Description
The Master Addons for Elementor – Elementor Addons, Widgets, Mega Menu Builder, Popup Builder, Widget Builder & Template Kits plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Upload in all versions up to, and including, 3.1.9 via the upload_template_kit function. This is due to incorrect authorization on the upload_template_kit() AJAX handler, which requires only upload_files capability instead of the manage_options required by all sibling handlers, combined with missing per-entry file type filtering after ZIP extraction. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with editor-level access and above, to upload files that may be executable, which makes remote code execution possible. Editors can satisfy the nonce requirement because the required nonces are localized on the standard Pages list screen, which is accessible to any user with the edit_pages capability.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.2high
Affected software
pixarlabs
Master Addons for Elementor – Elementor Addons, Widgets, Mega Menu Builder, Popup Builder, Widget Builder & Template Kits
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-75921 is an incorrect authorization vulnerability (CWE-863) in the Master Addons for Elementor WordPress plugin. The upload_template_kit AJAX handler requires only the upload_files capability rather than the more restrictive manage_options capability used by similar handlers. This allows authenticated users with editor-level access (edit_pages capability) to bypass intended restrictions. Additionally, the handler lacks per-entry file type filtering after extracting ZIP archives, enabling attackers to upload arbitrary files, including executable ones. Because the required nonces are accessible to users with edit_pages capability, editors can satisfy nonce checks, facilitating exploitation. This vulnerability enables remote code execution on affected installations.
Potential Impact
An attacker with editor-level privileges or higher can upload arbitrary files, including executable code, leading to remote code execution on the affected WordPress site. This compromises the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. The vulnerability requires authentication but can be exploited by users with relatively low privileges (editors).
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict editor-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or limiting the use of the upload_template_kit functionality if possible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-18T15:09:38.003Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a9656a4acd9273b4936dc9e
Added to database: 09/01/2026, 04:37:56 UTC
Last enriched: 09/07/2026, 14:50:43 UTC
Last updated: 10/15/2026, 18:48:23 UTC
Views: 97
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