CVE-2024-10312 in Exclusive Addons for Elementor Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 10/29/2024
The Exclusive Addons for Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 2.7.4 via the render function in elements/tabs/tabs.php. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to extract sensitive private, pending, and draft template data.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/25/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-10312 affects the Exclusive Addons for Elementor WordPress plugin, specifically targeting versions through 2.7.4. This represents a critical security flaw that undermines the confidentiality controls of the affected system. The vulnerability stems from improper access controls within the plugin's codebase, particularly in the render function located in elements/tabs/tabs.php. Attackers with Contributor-level privileges or higher can exploit this weakness to gain unauthorized access to sensitive template data that should remain private and protected.
The technical flaw manifests through a lack of proper authentication checks and authorization validation within the plugin's template rendering functionality. When the render function processes tab elements, it fails to verify whether the requesting user has appropriate permissions to access the specific template data being requested. This allows authenticated users who possess Contributor-level access or higher to bypass normal access controls and extract private, pending, and draft template information that would typically be restricted to administrators or editors. The vulnerability directly violates the principle of least privilege and demonstrates a clear breakdown in the plugin's access control mechanisms.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability poses significant risks to WordPress site administrators and content creators who rely on the Exclusive Addons for Elementor plugin. The exposure of draft and pending templates could lead to premature disclosure of content that has not yet been published, potentially causing competitive disadvantages, privacy breaches, or compliance violations. Additionally, access to private template data may reveal internal business processes, strategic plans, or sensitive configuration details that could be exploited by malicious actors. The impact extends beyond simple information disclosure as it undermines the overall security posture of WordPress installations using this plugin.
The vulnerability aligns with CWE-284, which addresses improper access control issues, and represents a clear violation of the principle of least privilege in software security design. From an attack framework perspective, this vulnerability maps to ATT&CK technique T1213.002, which involves data from information repositories, specifically targeting the exposure of private data through inadequate access controls. Organizations should immediately update to the latest version of the Exclusive Addons for Elementor plugin to mitigate this risk, as the vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 2.7.4. Security teams should also implement monitoring for unauthorized access attempts and review user permissions to minimize the potential impact of any exploitation attempts. The incident highlights the critical importance of proper access control implementation in web applications and the necessity of regular security audits of third-party plugins to maintain overall system integrity.