CVE-2023-41955: wordpress essential-addons-for-elementor-lite Improper Privilege Management
CVSS: 8.8v3.1HighAnalyzed
Published 17-05-2024Last modified 28-04-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2023-41955 is a high (CVSS 8.8) Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in wordpress essential-addons-for-elementor-lite. EPSS estimates a 0.82% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 56.8% of scored vulnerabilities. Fixed in 5.8.9.
CVSS score
8.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.82%
0%100%
Low · +0.01 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 17-05-2024PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 28-04-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in WPDeveloper Essential Addons for Elementor allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects Essential Addons for Elementor: from n/a through 5.8.8.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 3 sources · 1 versionHigh 8.8Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesAll 3 agree
- NVDNIST8.8HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- wordfenceSource8.8HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
0.82%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
57%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.01 pp
From 0.81% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score0.82%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-269Improper Privilege ManagementThe product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.
- CWE-862Missing AuthorizationThe product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.
Affected systems
Wordpress1 product
- essential-addons-for-elementor-lite≤ 5.8.8 (fixed in 5.8.9)
Wpdeveloper1 product
- essential addons for elementor≥ n/a, ≤ 5.8.8 | < 5.8.9
2 vendors · 2 products