CVE-2026-23543: wordpress essential-addons-for-elementor-lite Missing Authorization
CVSS: 5.3v3.1MediumDeferred
Published 19-02-2026Last modified 28-04-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2026-23543 is a medium (CVSS 5.3) Missing Authorization vulnerability in wordpress essential-addons-for-elementor-lite. EPSS estimates a 0.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 17.2% of scored vulnerabilities. Fixed in 6.5.6.
CVSS score
5.3/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.26%
0%100%
Low · +0.03 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 19-02-2026PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 28-04-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in WPDeveloper Essential Addons for Elementor essential-addons-for-elementor-lite allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Essential Addons for Elementor: from n/a through <= 6.5.5.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 3 sources · 1 versionMedium 5.3Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:NSourcesAll 3 agree
- NVDNIST5.3MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
- wordfenceSource5.3MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
EPSS trend
Probability
0.26%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
17%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.03 pp
From 0.24% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.26%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Wordpress1 product
- essential-addons-for-elementor-lite≤ 6.5.5 (fixed in 6.5.6)
Wpdeveloper1 product
2 vendors · 2 products
References
2 links- patchstack.com/database/…VDB Entry