CVE-2024-8899 in Jeg Elementor Kit Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 11/26/2024
The Jeg Elementor Kit plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 2.6.9 via the render_content function in class/elements/views/class-tabs-view.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 • 01/10/2025
The CVE-2024-8899 vulnerability affects the Jeg Elementor Kit plugin for WordPress, specifically targeting versions up to and including 2.6.9. This security flaw resides within the render_content function located in the class/elements/views/class-tabs-view.php file, creating a significant information disclosure risk that impacts the confidentiality of sensitive data within WordPress environments. The vulnerability demonstrates a critical weakness in access control mechanisms that should prevent unauthorized data exposure.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from improper access controls within the plugin's template rendering system. Attackers with Contributor-level privileges or higher can exploit this flaw to extract private, pending, and draft template data that should remain restricted to authorized users. The issue occurs during the content rendering process when the plugin fails to properly validate user permissions before exposing template data. This represents a clear violation of the principle of least privilege and demonstrates inadequate input validation and access control checks. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-200, which specifically addresses improper exposure of sensitive information, and reflects weaknesses in authorization mechanisms that allow unauthorized access to restricted resources.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data exposure, as it provides attackers with access to unpublished content that may contain confidential business information, proprietary designs, or strategic planning details. Contributors and higher-level users typically have access to draft content for review purposes, but the vulnerability allows them to bypass normal access controls and extract complete template data. This creates potential risks for organizations relying on WordPress for content management, particularly those handling sensitive business data or intellectual property. The exposure of draft templates could reveal upcoming product launches, marketing strategies, or internal business processes that should remain confidential until official publication.
Organizations should immediately update to the latest version of the Jeg Elementor Kit plugin to remediate this vulnerability, as no adequate workarounds exist for this specific flaw. System administrators should implement comprehensive monitoring for unauthorized access attempts and review user permissions to ensure that only necessary personnel have Contributor-level access or higher. The vulnerability highlights the importance of regular security audits and prompt patch management, particularly for plugins that handle content rendering and template management functions. This issue also underscores the necessity of implementing proper access control validation within all plugin components that interact with user-generated content or template data, aligning with ATT&CK technique T1213 which covers data from information repositories. Organizations should also consider implementing network segmentation and privilege management policies to minimize the potential impact of such vulnerabilities in their WordPress environments.