Vulnerability Description
The Elementor Website Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized execution of several AJAX actions due to a missing capability check in the ~/core/app/modules/onboarding/module.php file that make it possible for attackers to modify site data in addition to uploading malicious files that can be used to obtain remote code execution, in versions 3.6.0 to 3.6.2.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Elementor | Website Builder | >= 3.6.0, <= 3.6.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/168615/WordPress-Elementor-3.6.2-Shell-UploExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2708766/elementor/trunk/core/app/moPatchRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- https://www.pluginvulnerabilities.com/2022/04/12/5-million-install-wordpress-pluExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2022/04/elementor-critical-remote-code-execution-ExploitThird Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/168615/WordPress-Elementor-3.6.2-Shell-UploExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2708766/elementor/trunk/core/app/moPatchRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- https://www.pluginvulnerabilities.com/2022/04/12/5-million-install-wordpress-pluExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2022/04/elementor-critical-remote-code-execution-ExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-1329?
CVE-2022-1329 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). The Elementor Website Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized execution of several AJAX actions due to a missing capability check in the ~/core/app/modules/onboarding/module.php fil...
How severe is CVE-2022-1329?
CVE-2022-1329 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-2022-1329?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Elementor Website Builder.