Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
A WordPress plugin used with Elementor may let a logged-in, low-privileged user perform actions they should not be allowed to perform. The expected business impact is limited but real: unauthorized changes or disruption on affected sites. The provided sources do not show active exploitation or a named fixed version.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation for public-facing WordPress sites that allow multiple authenticated users. This is not currently evidenced as mass-exploited or critical, but access-control flaws can still create reputational and operational risk if abused.
Technical view
CVE-2023-47661 is a missing authorization issue in Dragfy Addons for Elementor through version 1.0.2, with the title also referencing CSRF. CVSS 3.1 is 5.4: network-accessible, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, low integrity and availability impact, no confidentiality impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites with Dragfy Addons for Elementor installed, especially versions through 1.0.2. The source bundle does not provide CPEs or deployment prevalence. Sites without this plugin are not indicated as affected.
Exploitation context
The CVSS vector indicates exploitation requires a low-privileged authenticated user and no user interaction. CISA KEV status is false, and the provided sources do not cite active exploitation. Do not treat this as unauthenticated remote compromise based on current evidence.
Researcher notes
The core weakness is CWE-862, missing authorization. The CVSS vector supports an authenticated, low-complexity scenario with limited integrity and availability impact. The source bundle does not include exploit details, proof-of-concept status, or a confirmed fixed version.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for Dragfy Addons for Elementor through version 1.0.2.
- Check vendor or Patchstack guidance for a fixed release or official workaround.
- Disable or remove the plugin where it is not business-critical.
- Restrict low-privileged WordPress accounts and enforce MFA.
- Monitor affected sites for unexpected plugin or content changes.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether the plugin is installed and active on each WordPress site.
- Record the installed plugin version and compare it to the affected range.
- Review WordPress user roles with access to plugin-related functionality.
- Check site logs for unauthorized configuration or content changes.
- Verify any remediation against vendor or Patchstack guidance.
Public sources used
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CWE-862: Authorization and privilege behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.4 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L2.82.5Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.4MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L
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CWE details
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Missing Authorization
Missing Authorization represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.