CVE-2023-3124
CVE-2023-3124 is a high-severity vulnerability in Elementor Elementor Pro with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 23% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-862.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 23% (98th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-862
- Affected product: Elementor Elementor Pro
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Elementor Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized data modification due to a missing capability check on the update_page_option function in versions up to, and including, 3.11.6. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with subscriber-level capabilities to update arbitrary site options, which can lead to privilege escalation.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-3124?
- The Elementor Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized data modification due to a missing capability check on the update_page_option function in versions up to, and including, 3.11.6. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with subscriber-level capabilities to update arbitrary site options, which can lead to privilege escalation.
- How severe is CVE-2023-3124?
- CVE-2023-3124 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-3124 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 23% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-3124?
- CVE-2023-3124 affects Elementor Elementor Pro. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-3124?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2023-3124 published?
- CVE-2023-3124 was published on 2023-06-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://blog.nintechnet.com/high-severity-vulnerability-fixed-in-wordpress-elementor-pro-plugin/
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/570474f2-c118-45e1-a237-c70b849b2d3c?source=cve
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:elementor:elementor_pro:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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