EUVD-2026-39691
GHSA-5j7w-xmv3-fhp4
Attack ChainAIDerived
Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain
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AccessIdentify site running Easy Elements <= 1.4.9
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DeliverySend crafted request to vulnerable endpoint
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ExploitBypass missing capability check
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ExecutionAssign elevated/admin privileges
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ImpactTake full control of WordPress site
Vulnerability Assessment
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CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A06:2025 - Insecure Design
ASVS 5.0
V8 - Authorization Privilege assignment review
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| Exploitation Conditions | The CVSS vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N) indicates no special conditions - remote unauthenticated exploitation over HTTP against installations of the Easy Elements for Elementor plugin. The principal limiting factor is that the site must have the Easy Elements plugin installed and active at version 1.4.9 or earlier; sites without this plugin, or on a fixed version, are not affected. One unconfirmed caveat: CWE-266 privilege-assignment flaws can sometimes require a pre-existing low-privilege session, which the provided PR:N rating contradicts - the precise trigger (specific AJAX/REST action) is not detailed in the available data and should be confirmed against the Patchstack advisory. |
| Impact | Signals are partially consistent but incomplete. The CVSS:3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H, score 9.8) describes a network-reachable, low-complexity, unauthenticated attack with full impact - the worst-case profile for a WordPress plugin flaw. However, there is no EPSS score, no SSVC decision data, no POC, and no CISA KEV listing provided, so the only corroborating evidence is the CVSS rating and the Patchstack advisory. The high CVSS reflects worst-case potential rather than confirmed in-the-wild activity; absent EPSS and KEV signals, real-world exploitation pressure cannot be quantified from the available data. Treat this as a high-priority patch candidate due to the unauthenticated full-takeover potential, while noting the lack of independent exploitation evidence. One caveat to verify with the vendor: CWE-266 escalation flaws sometimes require a pre-existing low-privileged account, which would conflict with PR:N - confirm whether truly unauthenticated access applies in your configuration. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | A remote attacker sends a crafted HTTP request to the WordPress site's plugin endpoint that performs a privileged action without verifying the caller's capabilities, escalating themselves to or creating an administrator-level account. Given the AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N vector, this requires only network reachability to the target site and no authentication or user interaction. No public proof-of-concept was identified at time of analysis. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Jun 26, 2026
Privilege escalation in the Easy Elements for Elementor - Addons & Website Templates WordPress plugin (versions <= 1.4.9) allows remote attackers to gain elevated privileges without authentication, per the CVSS:3.1 vector (PR:N). Classified as CWE-266 (Incorrect Privilege Assignment) and rated CVSS 9.8 with full confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact, the flaw was reported by the Patchstack security team. There is no public exploit identified at time of analysis and it is not listed in CISA KEV.
RemediationAI
No vendor-released patch version was identified in the provided data; upgrade to the first plugin release published after 1.4.9 once the vendor makes it available, and consult the Patchstack advisory (https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/easy-elements/vulnerability/wordpress-easy-elements-for-elementor-addons-website-templates-plugin-1-4-9-privilege-escalation-vulnerability?_s_id=cve) for the confirmed fixed version. Until a patched version is confirmed and applied, compensating controls include temporarily deactivating and removing the Easy Elements plugin (trade-off: any Easy Elements widgets in existing pages will break until reactivated), deploying a Web Application Firewall or Patchstack virtual patch to block requests to the plugin's vulnerable endpoint, and restricting access to wp-admin and the WordPress AJAX/REST surface by IP allowlisting where feasible (trade-off: may block legitimate remote administrators). Audit existing administrator and high-privilege accounts for unexpected additions, since privilege-escalation flaws are frequently used to create rogue admin users.
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Affected Packages
Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)
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Technical ContextAI · show details
The affected component is Easy Elements, a third-party WordPress plugin that extends the Elementor page builder with add-on widgets and website templates. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-266 (Incorrect Privilege Assignment), meaning the plugin grants a privilege level it should not - typically because a sensitive action (such as role assignment, account creation, or option modification) is exposed through an AJAX/REST endpoint or hook that lacks a proper capability check or nonce validation. Because the affected software runs within the WordPress application layer, exploitation occurs over the same HTTP(S) channel that serves the site, and a successful escalation would yield WordPress administrator-level control. No specific CPE strings were supplied beyond the plugin identity (easy-elements, <= 1.4.9).
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Severity by source
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Network-reachable plugin endpoint exploitable without authentication or interaction; unauthenticated privilege escalation to admin yields full confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Primary rating from Vendor (patchstack).
CVSS VectorVendor: patchstack
DescriptionCVE.org
Unauthenticated Privilege Escalation in Easy Elements for Elementor – Addons & Website Templates <= 1.4.9 versions.
Executive ViewAI
The Easy Elements for Elementor WordPress plugin (versions 1.4.9 and earlier) contains a critical privilege escalation vulnerability (CVSS 9.8) that allows unauthenticated remote attackers to gain full administrative access. Organizations running affected versions face immediate risk of website compromise, unauthorized content modification, and potential lateral movement into backend infrastructure. No patch is currently available, making immediate plugin removal the only adequate mitigation.
Plugin removal is the only adequate interim mitigation. If immediate removal is not operationally feasible: (1) restrict WordPress administrative interface (wp-admin, wp-login.php) to whitelisted IP addresses only; (2) enforce multi-factor authentication on all WordPress user accounts; (3) deploy Web Application Firewall rules blocking unauthenticated POST requests to administrative endpoints; (4) place affected WordPress instance behind authentication proxy. However, these controls do not fully mitigate an unauthenticated privilege escalation-removal or replacement must be prioritized within 24 hours.
Threat Intelligence Overview
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Attack Technique
Privilege escalation occurs when an attacker leverages flaws in access control mechanisms to gain permissions beyond what they were originally granted.
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