CVE-2017-18596 — HIGH (8.8)

Q: What is CVE-2017-18596?

CVE-2017-18596 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). The elementor plugin before 1.8.0 for WordPress has incorrect access control for internal functions.

Q: How severe is CVE-2017-18596?

CVE-2017-18596 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2017-18596?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Elementor Elementor Page Builder.

Vulnerability Description

The elementor plugin before 1.8.0 for WordPress has incorrect access control for internal functions.

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Elementor	Elementor Page Builder	< 1.8.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-269

References

https://wordpress.org/plugins/elementor/#developersRelease Notes
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8965Third Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/elementor/#developersRelease Notes
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8965Third Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-18596?

CVE-2017-18596 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). The elementor plugin before 1.8.0 for WordPress has incorrect access control for internal functions.

How severe is CVE-2017-18596?

CVE-2017-18596 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-18596?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Elementor Elementor Page Builder.