Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-22468 affects the WordPress Absolute Addons For Elementor plugin through version 1.0.14. It is a broken access control issue that may let a logged-in user perform an unauthorized action with limited integrity impact. It is not listed in CISA KEV, and the provided sources do not show active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate-priority WordPress exposure. It is not currently supported as actively exploited by the provided sources, but it can affect site integrity where authenticated users exist. Prioritize inventory, version checks, and vendor update monitoring.
Technical view
The CVE describes missing authorization in AbsolutePlugins Absolute Addons For Elementor, package absolute-addons. CVSS 3.1 is 4.3: network exploitable, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, low integrity impact, no confidentiality or availability impact. CWE is CWE-862.
Likely exposure
Exposure is mainly WordPress sites running Absolute Addons For Elementor version 1.0.14 or earlier, especially where untrusted or low-privileged users can authenticate. Sites without this plugin, or running versions outside the affected range, are not indicated as affected by the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The vulnerability requires an authenticated user according to the CVSS privileges-required value. The sources do not describe exploit details, affected functions, public exploit code, or active exploitation. It is not marked as CISA KEV in the provided bundle.
Researcher notes
Public details are limited. The record identifies missing authorization but does not name the vulnerable endpoint, capability check, fixed version, or exploit conditions beyond CVSS. Avoid assuming broader impact until vendor or Patchstack details provide more specificity.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Absolute Addons For Elementor plugin.
- Identify installed plugin versions and flag 1.0.14 or earlier.
- Check vendor and Patchstack guidance for a fixed version or official workaround.
- Update the plugin if an official patched release is available.
- Restrict WordPress accounts to the least privileges required.
- Remove the plugin if it is unused or cannot be safely maintained.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether absolute-addons is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record the installed version and compare it to the affected range.
- Review WordPress user roles for unnecessary authenticated access.
- Monitor vendor, CVE, and Patchstack pages for fix information.
- Check application logs for unusual actions by low-privileged users.
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
- 4.3 (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:N
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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:N2.81.4Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
4.3MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
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.