CVE-2026-115949
Received Received - Intake

Missing Authorization in Better Post & Filter Widgets for Elementor

Publication date: 2026-10-26

Last updated on: 2026-10-26

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in WP Smart Widgets Better Post & Filter Widgets for Elementor better-post-filter-widgets-for-elementor allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Better Post & Filter Widgets for Elementor: from n/a through 1.9.1.

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Published
2026-10-26
Last Modified
2026-10-26
Generated
2026-10-26
AI Q&A
2026-10-26
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-115949
EUVD
EUVD-2026-109719

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WP Smart Widgets Better Post & Filter Widgets for Elementor 0

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CWE ID Description
CWE-862 The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.

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Executive Summary

This is a Missing Authorization vulnerability in the WP Smart Widgets Better Post & Filter Widgets for Elementor plugin. It allows attackers to exploit incorrectly configured access control security levels, potentially accessing restricted pages or performing unauthorized actions.

Detection Guidance

To detect this vulnerability, check the installed version of the Better Post & Filter Widgets for Elementor plugin. If it is version 1.9.1 or earlier, the system is vulnerable. Use commands like 'wp plugin list' in WordPress CLI or inspect the plugin files in the /wp-content/plugins/ directory for version details.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability may expose sensitive data by allowing unauthorized access to restricted pages or actions. Attackers could view or manipulate content they should not have permission to access.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update the Better Post & Filter Widgets for Elementor plugin to version 1.9.2 or later. If updating is not possible, disable the plugin temporarily until a patch is applied. Enable auto-updates for the plugin if available.

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