Vulnerability Description
The Elementor Addons, Widgets and Enhancements – Stax plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the toggle_widget function in versions up to, and including, 1.4.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to enable or disable Elementor widgets.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Staxwp | Stax | <= 1.4.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/stax-addons-for-elementor/trunk/core/Exploit
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2934787/stax-addons-for-elementor
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/926550bb-265d-4811-a37Third Party Advisory
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/stax-addons-for-elementor/trunk/core/Exploit
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/926550bb-265d-4811-a37Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-2189?
CVE-2023-2189 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The Elementor Addons, Widgets and Enhancements – Stax plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the toggle_widget function in version...
How severe is CVE-2023-2189?
CVE-2023-2189 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-2189?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Staxwp Stax.