Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
A vulnerable WordPress plugin could let someone make your site send password-reset emails to registered users without proving they are that user. By itself this is disruptive and phishing-like; when combined with the related open redirect in older versions, sources say it could support account takeover.
Executive priority
Treat as a focused WordPress plugin remediation task. Urgency increases if the plugin is internet-facing, users have privileged accounts, or versions are below 4.1.10 where sources describe an account takeover chain.
Technical view
The Plus Addons for Elementor Page Builder before 4.1.11 lacked proper checks around password reset requests. The issue maps to CWE-284. In versions below 4.1.10, it could be chained with CVE-2021-24358 to place a crafted reset link in the email, creating account takeover risk.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites running The Plus Addons for Elementor Page Builder earlier than 4.1.11. Sites below 4.1.10 need extra attention because the source describes a chain with CVE-2021-24358.
Exploitation context
The provided sources do not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. They do describe a plausible chain to account takeover when combined with the related open redirect in older plugin versions.
Researcher notes
Evidence is specific but incomplete: no CVSS vector is provided, and exploitation is not confirmed in the bundle. Validation should center on plugin version, WordPress account sensitivity, and whether CVE-2021-24358 is present on the same installation.
Mitigation direction
- Update The Plus Addons for Elementor Page Builder to 4.1.11 or later.
- Check vendor changelog and WPScan guidance for current fixed versions.
- Prioritize sites running versions below 4.1.10 due to the described chain.
- Review suspicious password-reset activity for affected WordPress users.
Validation and detection
- Inventory WordPress sites for The Plus Addons for Elementor Page Builder.
- Confirm installed plugin versions are 4.1.11 or later.
- Identify any sites below 4.1.10 for related CVE-2021-24358 exposure.
- Review logs for unusual password reset emails or account changes.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
Conservative CVE-to-ATT&CK context
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CWE-284: Authorization and privilege behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Unknown
- CVSS
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- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://theplusaddons.com/changelog/CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/486b82d1-30d4-44d2-9542-f33e3f149e92CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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CWE details
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Improper Access Control
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