Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-3132 affects the Master Addons for Elementor Premium WordPress plugin up to version 2.1.3. A logged-in low-privilege user, such as a Subscriber, may be able to run code on the web server. This can lead to full site compromise, data theft, or service disruption.
Executive priority
Treat as a high-priority website security issue. It can allow server code execution by a low-privilege logged-in user, but current sources do not confirm active exploitation. Prioritize internet-facing WordPress sites and sites allowing user registration.
Technical view
The vulnerability is an authenticated remote code execution issue in JLTMA_Widget_Admin::render_preview caused by a missing capability check. It is classified as CWE-94 with CVSS 8.8. The CVE description states Subscriber-level access or higher is sufficient, with no user interaction required.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running Master Addons for Elementor Premium version 2.1.3 or earlier. Risk increases where public registration, many low-privilege users, or reused subscriber accounts exist.
Exploitation context
The provided sources do not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. Exploitation requires an authenticated WordPress account with Subscriber-level access or higher, which may be easy to obtain on sites allowing registration.
Researcher notes
Evidence identifies the vulnerable method and a WordPress Trac changeset, but the provided bundle does not name a specific fixed version. Avoid assuming exploitation in the wild. Focus validation on version, authentication exposure, and whether capability checks were added.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for Master Addons for Elementor Premium.
- Identify any installations at version 2.1.3 or earlier.
- Check Jewel Theme or Wordfence guidance for the fixed release.
- Apply the vendor-fixed update when available and validated.
- If no fix is available, consider disabling the plugin temporarily.
- Review whether public user registration is necessary.
Validation and detection
- Confirm plugin name, Premium status, and installed version.
- Review WordPress users with Subscriber-level access or higher.
- Check whether public registration is enabled.
- Verify installed code includes the authorization-check changeset.
- Review logs for unusual widget preview or admin activity.
Public sources used
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- High
- CVSS
- 8.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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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:H/I:H/A:H2.85.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
8.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/76c31190-9db9-4d14-83e0-cbfca812e8ea?source=cveCVE reference
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/master-addons/tags/2.1.3/inc/admin/widget-builder/class-jltma-widget-admin.php#L1127CVE reference
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3471598/master-addons/trunk/inc/admin/widget-builder/class-jltma-widget-admin.phpCVE reference
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CWE details
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Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.