CVE-2023-32243
CriticalExploitedEssential Addons for Elementor <= 5.7.1 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary Password Reset to Privilege Escalation
Published May 15, 2023 · Updated Apr 28, 2026 · Also known as TR-23-0266, e988d042-147c-4782-b728-71f5a50cecd8
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2023-32243 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Essential Addons For Elementor (Wpdeveloper), essential-addons-for-elementor-lite (wordpress-plugin).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since May 17, 2023. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including essential-addons-for-elementor-lite 5.7.2, Essential Addons For Elementor 5.7.1.
- 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)
76%
Higher than 99.5% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
2 catalog listings
Public exploit code
None known
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Description
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.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | May 18, 2023 | n/a | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | May 17, 2023 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Essential Addons For ElementorWpdeveloper | See advisory | 5.7.1 |
| essential-addons-for-elementor-litewordpress-plugin | >= 5.4.0 | 5.7.2 |
Patched Releases
essential-addons-for-elementor-lite
5.7.2
Essential Addons For Elementor
5.7.1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
May 15, 2023
Added to CIRCL KEV
May 17, 2023
Added to Industry KEV feed
May 18, 2023
Last updated
Apr 28, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-287 Improper Authentication
- CWE-620 Unverified Password Change
References
- advisoryhttps://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/essential-addons-for-elementor-lite/wordpress-essential-addons-for-elementor-plugin-5-4-0-5-7-1-unauthenticated-privilege-escalation-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
- advisoryhttps://securityaffairs.com/146119/hacking/essential-addons-for-elementor-flaw.html
- advisoryhttps://web.nvd.nist.gov/view/vuln/detail?vulnId=CVE-2023-32243
- advisoryUSOM advisory
- advisoryhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/e988d042-147c-4782-b728-71f5a50cecd8?source=api-prod
FAQ
Common Questions.
Improper Authentication vulnerability in WPDeveloper Essential Addons for Elementor allows Privilege Escalation.
Affected: Essential Addons For Elementor (Wpdeveloper); essential-addons-for-elementor-lite (wordpress-plugin) versions >= 5.4.0. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since May 17, 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 essential-addons-for-elementor-lite 5.7.2, Essential Addons For Elementor 5.7.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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