CVE-2023-48761 – This CVE describes a Missing Authorization vuln... (How to Fix)

📋 TL;DR

This CVE describes a Missing Authorization vulnerability in the Crocoblock JetElements For Elementor WordPress plugin. It allows attackers to perform actions they shouldn't be authorized for, potentially modifying content or settings. All WordPress sites using vulnerable versions of this plugin are affected.

💻 Affected Systems

Products:

Crocoblock JetElements For Elementor WordPress Plugin

Versions: All versions through 2.6.13

Operating Systems: Any OS running WordPress

Default Config Vulnerable: ⚠️ Yes

Notes: Only affects WordPress installations with the JetElements plugin installed and activated.

📦 What is this software?

Jetelements by Crocoblock

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⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact

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Worst Case

Attackers could modify website content, inject malicious code, or compromise the WordPress site integrity through unauthorized actions.

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Likely Case

Unauthorized users could modify elements created with JetElements, potentially defacing pages or injecting unwanted content.

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If Mitigated

With proper access controls and authentication requirements, impact would be limited to authorized users only.

🌐 Internet-Facing: HIGH

🏢 Internal Only: MEDIUM

🎯 Exploit Status

Public PoC: ✅ No

Weaponized: UNKNOWN

Unauthenticated Exploit: ✅ No

Complexity: LOW

Exploitation requires some level of access but bypasses authorization checks for specific actions.

🛠️ Fix & Mitigation

✅ Official Fix

Patch Version: 2.6.14 or later

Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/jet-elements/wordpress-jetelements-for-elementor-plugin-2-6-13-broken-access-control-vulnerability

Restart Required: No

Instructions:

1. Log into WordPress admin panel
2. Go to Plugins → Installed Plugins
3. Find 'JetElements For Elementor'
4. Click 'Update Now' if available
5. Alternatively, download version 2.6.14+ from WordPress repository
6. Upload and replace existing plugin files

🔧 Temporary Workarounds

Disable JetElements Plugin

all

Temporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched

wp plugin deactivate jet-elements

Restrict Access to WordPress Admin

linux

Limit access to WordPress admin interface using IP restrictions

# Add to .htaccess for Apache:
Order deny,allow
Deny from all
Allow from 192.168.1.0/24
# Add to nginx config:
location /wp-admin {
    allow 192.168.1.0/24;
    deny all;
}

🧯 If You Can't Patch

Remove the JetElements plugin entirely if not essential
Implement strict access controls and monitor for unauthorized changes

🔍 How to Verify

Check if Vulnerable:

Check WordPress admin → Plugins → JetElements For Elementor → Version. If version is 2.6.13 or earlier, you're vulnerable.

Check Version:

wp plugin get jet-elements --field=version

Verify Fix Applied:

After update, verify version shows 2.6.14 or later in WordPress plugins list.

📡 Detection & Monitoring

Log Indicators:

Unauthorized POST requests to JetElements endpoints
Unexpected modifications to JetElements content

Network Indicators:

Unusual traffic to /wp-content/plugins/jet-elements/ endpoints

SIEM Query:

source="wordpress" AND (uri_path="/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php" AND parameters CONTAINS "jet_elements") AND user_role!="administrator"

📊 Metadata

CVE ID: CVE-2023-48761

CVSS v3 Score: 6.3 (MEDIUM)

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

CWE: CWE-862

Published: June 19, 2024

Last Updated: November 21, 2024

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