Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This affects WordPress sites using Crocoblock JetElements For Elementor through 2.6.13. The issue is missing authorization, meaning an unauthenticated attacker may perform actions that should require permission. Public data rates it high because integrity impact is high and availability impact is low.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation for internet-facing WordPress sites using this plugin because the vulnerability is unauthenticated and can affect site integrity. Urgency is high, but available sources do not prove active exploitation.
Technical view
CVE-2023-48760 is a CWE-862 missing authorization flaw in JetElements For Elementor. The CVSS 3.1 vector is AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:L, indicating network reachability, no authentication, no user interaction, high integrity impact, and low availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress installations with Crocoblock JetElements For Elementor version 2.6.13 or earlier enabled. The source bundle does not identify affected endpoints, configurations, or specific vulnerable actions.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cite confirmed active exploitation. Treat this as remotely reachable and unauthenticated based on CVSS, but do not assume exploitation without additional evidence.
Researcher notes
Public details are sparse. Analysis should stay anchored to the CVE record and Patchstack entry: missing authorization in JetElements For Elementor through 2.6.13, high CVSS, no named endpoint, payload, or exploit confirmation in the provided bundle.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for JetElements For Elementor installations.
- Prioritize sites running version 2.6.13 or earlier.
- Check Crocoblock and Patchstack guidance for fixed versions or mitigations.
- Update if an official fixed release is available.
- If no fix is available, consider disabling the plugin after impact review.
Validation and detection
- Confirm plugin name and version from WordPress administration or asset inventory.
- Verify whether the plugin remains active on public WordPress sites.
- Review change logs and admin activity for unauthorized content or setting changes.
- Check security monitoring for suspicious unauthenticated requests to affected sites.
- Document any vendor guidance and remediation status per site.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
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CWE-862: Authorization and privilege behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 8.2 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:L
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:L3.94.2Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
8.2HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:L
Source materials
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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.