CVE-2026-24947
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a missing authorization vulnerability in LA-Studio Element Kit for Elementor WordPress plugin that allows attackers to exploit incorrectly configured access control security levels. The vulnerability affects all versions before 1.5.6.3, potentially allowing unauthorized users to access functionality intended only for authenticated users. WordPress sites using this plugin are affected.
💻 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 plugin settings, inject malicious content, or access administrative functionality leading to site compromise or data exposure.
Likely Case
Unauthorized users accessing functionality meant for authenticated users, potentially modifying content or settings they shouldn't have access to.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper WordPress hardening, strong authentication, and minimal user permissions.
🎯 Exploit Status
Missing authorization vulnerabilities typically require minimal technical skill to exploit once the attack vector is identified.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.5.6.3
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel
2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins
3. Find 'LA-Studio Element Kit for Elementor'
4. Click 'Update Now' if update is available
5. Alternatively, download version 1.5.6.3+ from WordPress repository and manually update
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable plugin
allTemporarily disable the plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate lastudio-element-kit
Restrict access via .htaccess
linuxAdd access restrictions to plugin directories
Order Deny,Allow
Deny from all
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict network access controls to limit who can access the WordPress admin interface
- Enable WordPress security plugins that monitor for unauthorized access attempts and implement additional authentication layers
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin → Plugins → Installed Plugins for LA-Studio Element Kit versionCheck Version:
wp plugin get lastudio-element-kit --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is 1.5.6.3 or higher in WordPress admin panel📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unauthorized access attempts to plugin-specific endpoints
- 403/401 errors followed by successful 200 responses to restricted endpoints
Network Indicators:
- Unusual requests to /wp-content/plugins/lastudio-element-kit/ endpoints from unauthenticated sources
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND ("lastudio-element-kit" OR "la-studio") AND (response_code=200) AND (user="-" OR user="unauthenticated")