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CVE-2026-2917: Happy Addons for Elementor <= 3.21.0 - Insecure Direct Object Reference to Authenticated (Contributor+) Post Duplication via 'post_id' Parameter

The Happy Addons for Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 3.21.0 via the `ha_duplicate_thing` admin action handler. This is due to the `can_clone()` method only checking `current_user_can('edit_posts')` (a general capability) without performing object-level authorization such as `current_user_can('edit_post', $post_id)`, and the nonce being tied to the generic action name `ha_duplicate_thing` rather than to a specific post ID. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to clone any published post, page, or custom post type by obtaining a valid clone nonce from their own posts and changing the `post_id` parameter to target other users' content. The clone operation copies the full post content, all post metadata (including potentially sensitive widget configurations and API tokens), and taxonomies into a new draft owned by the attacker.

MediumCVSS 5.4Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

CVE-2026-2917 affects the Happy Addons for Elementor WordPress plugin through version 3.21.0. A logged-in Contributor or higher user could duplicate content they should not control, including pages, custom posts, metadata, taxonomies, and possibly sensitive widget settings or API tokens. This is not an unauthenticated takeover issue, but it can expose internal content and secrets.

Executive priority

Prioritize remediation for WordPress sites with multiple or semi-trusted content users. For single-admin sites, urgency is lower but updating remains recommended. Treat this as a data exposure and content integrity risk, especially where Elementor widgets store operational settings or credentials in post metadata.

Technical view

The clone handler for the ha_duplicate_thing admin action checks only the general edit_posts capability. It does not perform object-level authorization for the supplied post_id. A nonce tied to the generic action can be reused against another post_id, enabling IDOR-based cloning into an attacker-owned draft. CVSS is 5.4, with low privileges required and low confidentiality and integrity impact.

Likely exposure

Sites are exposed if they run Happy Addons for Elementor version 3.21.0 or earlier and allow untrusted Contributor, Author, Editor, or Administrator accounts. Risk is higher on multi-author, agency, membership, education, or customer-managed WordPress sites.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. Abuse requires a valid authenticated WordPress account with Contributor-level permissions or higher. The main impact is unauthorized copying of existing post, page, or custom post content and associated metadata into a draft controlled by the attacker.

Researcher notes

Evidence points to CWE-639 object authorization failure in clone-handler.php. The cited code locations and WordPress Trac changeset support the issue and remediation direction, but the provided bundle does not include a detailed vendor advisory naming the exact fixed release. Avoid assuming exploit-in-the-wild status.

Mitigation direction

  • Update Happy Addons for Elementor to a version newer than 3.21.0 when available.
  • Review vendor and WordPress plugin guidance for the confirmed fixed release.
  • Limit Contributor-level access to trusted users until remediation is complete.
  • Audit duplicated drafts and unexpected content owned by low-privileged users.
  • Rotate exposed API tokens if sensitive metadata may have been copied.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory WordPress sites using Happy Addons for Elementor.
  • Confirm plugin version; flag 3.21.0 and earlier as affected.
  • Review user accounts with Contributor or higher roles.
  • Inspect recent drafts duplicated from sensitive pages or custom post types.
  • Check vendor advisory and plugin changelog for fixed-version confirmation.
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Confidence
high
Sources
6

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
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:L/I:L/A:N

Official CVE source material

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0ADP providers
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CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
5.4CVSS 3.1MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N2.82.5Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

5.4Medium
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2026-2917Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone
Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
thehappymonsterHappy Addons for Elementor0unaffected
Weakness

CWE details

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CWE-639 · source CWE mapping

Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key

Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.