CVE-2024-30484 in RT Easy Builder Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 06/04/2024
Missing Authorization vulnerability in RT Easy Builder – Advanced addons for Elementor.This issue affects RT Easy Builder – Advanced addons for Elementor: from n/a through 2.0.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/12/2024
The CVE-2024-30484 vulnerability represents a critical authorization flaw within the RT Easy Builder – Advanced addons for Elementor plugin, which is widely used for enhancing Elementor page builder capabilities. This missing authorization issue stems from inadequate access control mechanisms that fail to properly verify user permissions before executing sensitive operations. The vulnerability exists across all versions of the plugin from the initial release through version 2.0, indicating a persistent flaw that has not been adequately addressed in the plugin's security architecture.
This technical weakness allows unauthorized users to perform actions that should be restricted to administrators or authorized personnel only. The flaw typically manifests when the plugin fails to validate whether the requesting user possesses sufficient privileges to access or modify specific features, settings, or content within the WordPress environment. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by crafting malicious requests that bypass normal authentication checks, potentially gaining access to administrative functions or sensitive data within the site's configuration.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple unauthorized access, as it can enable attackers to manipulate the website's core functionality and content management systems. Depending on the specific implementation details, compromised users might gain the ability to modify page layouts, access protected content, alter plugin settings, or even potentially execute arbitrary code within the WordPress environment. This authorization bypass can lead to complete site compromise, data theft, or malicious content injection that affects all users of the affected website.
Security professionals should note that this vulnerability aligns with CWE-863, which specifically addresses "Incorrect Authorization" issues in software systems. The flaw also maps to ATT&CK technique T1078 which covers legitimate credentials, as unauthorized access through missing authorization controls can provide attackers with persistent access to affected systems. Organizations utilizing the RT Easy Builder plugin should immediately implement mitigations including updating to the latest available version, implementing additional access controls, and monitoring for suspicious activities within their WordPress installations. The vulnerability underscores the critical importance of proper authorization implementation in web applications and highlights the need for regular security audits of third-party plugins to prevent exploitation of such fundamental access control flaws.