CVE-2023-3124Elementor Pro Missing Authorization
Elementor Pro <= 3.11.6 - Authenticated(Subscriber+) Privilege Escalation via update_page_option
Published Jun 7, 2023 · Updated Apr 8, 2026 · Also known as 570474f2-c118-45e1-a237-c70b849b2d3c, WORDFENCE-570474f2-c118-45e1-a237-c70b849b2d3c
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2023-3124 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8 v3.1) affecting Elementor Pro, Elementor Website Builder Pro.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Jun 7, 2023. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Elementor Pro 3.11.7.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
Scores
CVSS v3.1
8.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
23%
Higher than 97.7% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Exploited (KEV)
ATLAS score
53/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Jun 7, 2023
0 days after publication
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Exploited (KEV)
Public exploit code
0
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
2
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- advisoryhttps://github.com/kiwitcms/Kiwi/blob/master/etc/nginx.conf#L66-L68
- advisoryhttps://github.com/kiwitcms/Kiwi/blob/master/etc/nginx.conf#L87
- advisoryhttps://github.com/kiwitcms/Kiwi/commit/d789f4b51025de4f8c747c037d02e1b0da80b034
- advisoryhttps://github.com/kiwitcms/Kiwi/security/advisories/GHSA-2fqm-m4r2-fh98
- advisoryhttps://huntr.dev/bounties/6aea9a26-e29a-467b-aa5a-f767f0c2ec96/
- advisoryUSOM advisory
Description
The Elementor Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized data modification due to a missing capability check on the update_page_option function in versions up to, and including, 3.11.6. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with subscriber-level capabilities to update arbitrary site options, which can lead to privilege escalation.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Jun 7, 2023 | n/a | Not reported |
Affected Products
3 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Elementor ProElementor | See advisory | 3.11.7 |
| Elementor Website Builder Pro | See advisory | n/a |
Patched Releases
Elementor Pro
3.11.7
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jun 7, 2023
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jun 7, 2023
Last updated
Apr 8, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-862 Missing Authorization
References
- advisorygithub.com · nginx.conf
- advisorygithub.com · nginx.conf
- advisorygithub.com · d789f4b
- advisorygithub.com · GHSA-2fqm-m4r2-fh98
- advisoryhuntr.dev · 6aea9a26-e29a-467b-aa5a-f767f0c2ec96
FAQ
Common Questions.
The Elementor Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized data modification due to a missing capability check on the update_page_option function in versions up to, and including, 3.11.6.
Affected: Elementor Pro; Elementor Website Builder Pro. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Jun 7, 2023.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including Elementor Pro 3.11.7.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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