LA-Studio Element Kit for Elementor Plugin up to 1.5.6.3 on WordPress User Creation ajax_register_handle lakit_bkrole privileges management

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A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in LA-Studio Element Kit for Elementor Plugin up to 1.5.6.3 on WordPress. This issue affects the function ajax_register_handle of the component User Creation Handler. Performing a manipulation of the argument lakit_bkrole results in Remote Code Execution. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-0920. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available.

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A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in LA-Studio Element Kit for Elementor Plugin up to 1.5.6.3 on WordPress. This affects the function ajax_register_handle of the component User Creation Handler. The manipulation of the argument lakit_bkrole with an unknown input leads to a remote code execution vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-269. The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The LA-Studio Element Kit for Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Administrative User Creation in all versions up to, and including, 1.5.6.3. This is due to the 'ajax_register_handle' function not restricting what user roles a user can register with. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to supply the 'lakit_bkrole' parameter during registration and gain administrator access to the site.

The advisory is shared at wordfence.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-0920. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 01/27/2026). MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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• WordPress Plugin

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• LA-Studio Element Kit for Elementor Plugin

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• 1.5.6.0
• 1.5.6.1
• 1.5.6.2
• 1.5.6.3

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