CVE-2017-18596 Missing authorization in n/a
Attackers can bypass access controls on internal functions in the Elementor WordPress plugin, potentially leading to privilege escalation.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-18596?
CVE-2017-18596 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Sep 2019. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The elementor plugin before 1.8.0 for WordPress has incorrect access control for internal functions.
Weakness: CWE-269
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-18596?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Elementor Elementor Page Builder.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18596?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-18596 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2017-18596 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-18596 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vqg9-c22m-rj53.