CVE-2021-24175
CriticalExploitedPlus Addons for Elementor Page Builder <= 4.1.6 - Authentication Bypass
Published Mar 10, 2021 · Updated Aug 3, 2024 · Also known as TR-21-0218, cd3a7af1-0cae-4872-9e61-58e9a9e3eda5
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2021-24175 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting The Plus Addons For Elementor (Posimyth), theplus_elementor_addon (wordpress-plugin), The Plus Addons for Elementor Page Builder.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Mar 8, 2021. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including The Plus Addons For Elementor 4.1.7, The Plus Addons for Elementor Page Builder 4.1.7, theplus_elementor_addon 4.1.7.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
14%
Higher than 96.5% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
1 catalog listing
Public exploit code
None known
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Description
The Plus Addons for Elementor Page Builder WordPress plugin before 4.1.7 was being actively exploited to by malicious actors to bypass authentication, allowing unauthenticated users to log in as any user (including admin) by just providing the related username, as well as create accounts with arbitrary roles, such as admin. These issues can be exploited even if registration is disabled, and the Login widget is not active.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Mar 8, 2021 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
3 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| The Plus Addons For ElementorPosimyth | See advisory | 4.1.7 |
| theplus_elementor_addonwordpress-plugin | See advisory | 4.1.7 |
| The Plus Addons for Elementor Page Builder | >= 4.1.7 | 4.1.7 |
Patched Releases
The Plus Addons For Elementor
4.1.7
The Plus Addons for Elementor Page Builder
4.1.7
theplus_elementor_addon
4.1.7
Timeline
Added to Industry KEV feed
Mar 8, 2021
Publicly disclosed
Mar 10, 2021
Last updated
Aug 3, 2024
Weakness Type
- CWE-287 Improper Authentication
References
- advisoryhttps://www.cybersecurity-help.cz/vdb/SB2021030913
- advisoryhttps://www.securitynewspaper.com/2021/03/09/critical-flaw-in-popular-wordpress-plugin-exploited-in-the-wild/
- advisoryhttps://www.securityweek.com/vulnerability-allows-complete-wordpress-site-takeover-exploited-wild?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Securityweek+%28SecurityWeek+RSS+Feed%29
- advisoryUSOM advisory
- advisoryVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
The Plus Addons for Elementor Page Builder WordPress plugin before 4.1.7 was being actively exploited to by malicious actors to bypass authentication, allowing unauthenticated users to log in as any user (including admin) by just providing the related username, as well as create accounts with arbitrary roles, such as…
Affected: The Plus Addons For Elementor (Posimyth); theplus_elementor_addon (wordpress-plugin); The Plus Addons for Elementor Page Builder versions >= 4.1.7. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Mar 8, 2021.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including The Plus Addons For Elementor 4.1.7, The Plus Addons for Elementor Page Builder 4.1.7, theplus_elementor_addon 4.1.7.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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