How severe is CVE-2023-41955?

CVE-2023-41955 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-2023-41955 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-41955?

CVE-2023-41955 affects Wpdeveloper Essential Addons For Elementor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-41955?

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.

Does CVE-2023-41955 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-41955 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-46414.

When was CVE-2023-41955 published?

CVE-2023-41955 was published on 2024-05-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-41955

CVE-2023-41955 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wpdeveloper Essential Addons For Elementor with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-269.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-46414
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Wpdeveloper Essential Addons For Elementor
Published: 2024-05-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in WPDeveloper Essential Addons for Elementor allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects Essential Addons for Elementor: from n/a through 5.8.8.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-41955?: Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in WPDeveloper Essential Addons for Elementor allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects Essential Addons for Elementor: from n/a through 5.8.8.
How severe is CVE-2023-41955?: CVE-2023-41955 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-2023-41955 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-41955?: CVE-2023-41955 affects Wpdeveloper Essential Addons For Elementor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-41955?: 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.
Does CVE-2023-41955 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-41955 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-46414.
When was CVE-2023-41955 published?: CVE-2023-41955 was published on 2024-05-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/essential-addons-for-elementor-lite/wordpress-essential-addons-for-elementor-plugin-5-8-8-contributor-privilege-escalation-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

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