Vulnerability Report
Plugin Medium Patch path listed CVE-2024-48045

Happy Addons for Elementor <= 3.12.3 - Missing Authorization

The Happy Addons for Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the validate_reqeust() function in versions up to, and including, 3.12.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to view draft/private/password protected templates.

Quick Answer

CVE-2024-48045 is a medium severity with CVSS 5.4 Vulnerability issue affecting the Plugin Happy Addons for Elementor. It affects Versions up to 3.12.3 and is fixed in 3.12.4.

Published
Oct 13, 2024
Last Updated
Oct 18, 2024
Slug
happy-elementor-addons
Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 3.12.4, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

CVE-2024-48045 is tracked for the Plugin Happy Addons for Elementor as medium severity with CVSS 5.4. The affected range is Versions up to 3.12.3. Update Happy Addons for Elementor to 3.12.4 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
Vulnerability
Primary Fixed Version
3.12.4
Primary Affected Range
Versions up to 3.12.3
Tracking ID
CVE-2024-48045
Detailed Metadata
Software Type Plugin
Software Slug
happy-elementor-addons View on wordpress.org
CVE CVE-2024-48045
Patched Versions
3.12.4
Affected Versions
Versions up to 3.12.3
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