CVE-2026-13402 in for Elementor Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 07/17/2026
The Royal Addons for Elementor WordPress plugin before 1.7.1063 does not check the post status of menu items or the templates they reference in one of its REST endpoints, allowing unauthenticated users to retrieve the rendered HTML content of private or draft Elementor templates linked from non-public navigation menu items.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/17/2026
The vulnerability exists within the Royal Addons for Elementor WordPress plugin version 1.7.1063 and earlier, where a critical access control flaw has been identified in one of its REST API endpoints. This issue stems from insufficient validation of post status permissions when processing menu items and their associated templates, creating an unauthorized information disclosure scenario that affects the confidentiality of private content within WordPress environments.
The technical implementation flaw resides in the plugin's REST endpoint handling logic which fails to verify whether menu items or their referenced templates are published, draft, or private status. When a user makes a request to this specific endpoint, the system retrieves and renders HTML content from Elementor templates without performing proper authentication checks or post status validation. This oversight allows any unauthenticated attacker to access rendered HTML output from templates that should only be visible to authorized users with appropriate permissions.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple information disclosure as it potentially exposes sensitive data contained within private or draft templates. Attackers could leverage this flaw to extract confidential content, design elements, or even embedded credentials that might be present in the rendered HTML output of unpublished templates. This represents a significant compromise of data confidentiality and could lead to further exploitation if the exposed content contains sensitive information or system references.
This vulnerability maps directly to CWE-284 Access Control Issues, specifically encompassing the weakness of insufficient access control validation during REST API operations. From an ATT&CK framework perspective, this flaw aligns with T1566 Initial Access through credential stuffing and reconnaissance techniques, as attackers can gather intelligence about unpublished content without requiring valid credentials. The vulnerability also relates to T1005 Data from Local System, where unauthorized access to internal content occurs through API endpoints.
The recommended mitigation strategy involves immediate deployment of Royal Addons for Elementor version 1.7.1063 or later, which includes proper post status validation in the affected REST endpoint. Administrators should also implement additional monitoring of REST API access patterns and consider restricting access to plugin-specific endpoints through firewall rules or authentication layers. Regular security auditing of WordPress plugins and maintaining updated versions remains essential for preventing similar access control vulnerabilities from compromising system integrity and confidentiality.