CVE-2026-97353 — MEDIUM (5.4)

Vulnerability Description

The News Kit Addons For Elementor WordPress plugin through 1.4.7 does not perform capability or ownership checks before updating post metadata in one of its authenticated AJAX actions, allowing users with subscriber-level access and above to write arbitrary post meta, under attacker-chosen keys, to any post including those owned by other users. This can be used to overwrite protected core metadata and tamper with content created by higher-privileged users.

CVSS Score

5.4

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

LOW

Availability

LOW

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-862

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/4114e6a4-d8ed-4456-a15f-4d47034ae75f/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-97353?

CVE-2026-97353 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). The News Kit Addons For Elementor WordPress plugin through 1.4.7 does not perform capability or ownership checks before updating post metadata in one of its authenticated AJAX actions, allowing users ...

How severe is CVE-2026-97353?

CVE-2026-97353 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-97353?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.