CVE-2023-32243 (GCVE-0-2023-32243)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2023-05-12 07:23 – Updated: 2026-04-28 16:08Title
WordPress Essential Addons for Elementor Plugin 5.4.0-5.7.1 is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation
Summary
Improper Authentication vulnerability in WPDeveloper Essential Addons for Elementor allows Privilege Escalation. This issue affects Essential Addons for Elementor: from 5.4.0 through 5.7.1.
Severity
9.8 (Critical)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: yes
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2025-01-08 21:47 UTC
CWE
- CWE-287 - Improper Authentication
Assigner
References
3 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/ess… | vdb-entry |
| https://patchstack.com/articles/critical-privileg… | technical-description |
| http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/172457/WordP… |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WPDeveloper | Essential Addons for Elementor |
Affected:
5.4.0 , ≤ 5.7.1
(custom)
|
guessed |
Date Public
2023-05-11 07:22
Previdian
Known Exploited Vulnerability - GCVE BCP-07 Compliant
KEV entry ID: b367e1ab-75d5-412f-a3b6-4f601bf7977a
Exploited: Yes
Timestamps
First Seen: 2023-05-17
Asserted: 2023-05-17
Scope
Notes: KEVIntel entry: WordPress Essential Addons for Elementor Plugin 5.4.0-5.7.1 is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation | Affected: WPDeveloper / Essential Addons for Elementor | CVSS: 9.8 (CRITICAL) | EPSS: 0.93638 | Used in malware: unknown | Not yet in CISA KEV: True
Evidence
Type: Public Report
Signal: Successful Exploitation
Confidence: 70%
Source: kevintel
Details
| Feed | KEVIntel (kevintel.com) |
|---|---|
| Title | WordPress Essential Addons for Elementor Plugin 5.4.0-5.7.1 is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation |
| Vendor | WPDeveloper |
| Product | Essential Addons for Elementor |
| Added Date | 2023-05-17T09:33:52.000Z |
| Cvss Score | 9.8 |
| Epss Score | 0.93638 |
| Cvss Severity | CRITICAL |
| Epss Percentile | 0.99827 |
| Used In Malware | unknown |
| Ahead Of Cisa Kev | None |
| Not Yet In Cisa Kev | True |
References
Created: 2026-06-23 11:12 UTC
| Updated: 2026-06-23 11:12 UTC
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