CVE-2023-50884
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a Missing Authorization vulnerability in LA-Studio Element Kit for Elementor WordPress plugin. It allows attackers to exploit incorrectly configured access controls, potentially accessing restricted functionality. All WordPress sites using affected plugin versions are vulnerable.
💻 Affected Systems
- LA-Studio Element Kit for Elementor WordPress Plugin
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Attackers could modify website content, inject malicious code, or access administrative functions leading to complete site compromise.
Likely Case
Unauthorized users could modify page elements, inject ads or redirects, or access restricted plugin features.
If Mitigated
With proper access controls, impact is limited to authorized users only accessing intended functionality.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires understanding of WordPress REST API endpoints but is straightforward once identified.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.1.6 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Go to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'LA-Studio Element Kit for Elementor'. 4. Click 'Update Now' if available. 5. If no update appears, download version 1.1.6+ from WordPress.org and manually update.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate lastudio-element-kit
Restrict Access
allUse web application firewall to block access to plugin-specific endpoints
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict network access controls to limit who can access WordPress admin interface
- Enable WordPress security plugins with access control features and monitor for unauthorized changes
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin → Plugins → Installed Plugins → LA-Studio Element Kit for Elementor versionCheck Version:
wp plugin get lastudio-element-kit --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is 1.1.6 or higher in WordPress admin panel📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unauthorized access attempts to /wp-json/lastudio-element-kit/ endpoints
- Unexpected plugin function calls from unauthenticated users
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests to LA-Studio Element Kit REST API endpoints without proper authentication
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress" AND (uri_path="/wp-json/lastudio-element-kit/*" OR plugin="lastudio-element-kit") AND user="unauthenticated"