CVE-2026-97353
Received Received - Intake

Unauthenticated Post Meta Update in News Kit Addons For Elementor

Publication date: 2026-10-24

Last updated on: 2026-10-24

Assigner: WPScan

Description
The News Kit Addons For Elementor WordPress plugin through 1.4.7 does not perform capability or ownership checks before updating post metadata in one of its authenticated AJAX actions, allowing users with subscriber-level access and above to write arbitrary post meta, under attacker-chosen keys, to any post including those owned by other users. This can be used to overwrite protected core metadata and tamper with content created by higher-privileged users.

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Published
2026-10-24
Last Modified
2026-10-24
Generated
2026-10-24
AI Q&A
2026-10-24
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-97353
EUVD
EUVD-2026-109227

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Unknown News Kit Addons For Elementor 0

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability affects the News Kit Addons For Elementor WordPress plugin up to version 1.4.7. It allows users with subscriber-level access or higher to modify post metadata without proper authorization checks through an authenticated AJAX action. Attackers can overwrite protected core metadata and tamper with content created by higher-privileged users.

Detection Guidance

Check if the News Kit Addons For Elementor plugin version is 1.4.7 or lower. Use WordPress admin panel or run a command like 'wp plugin list' if using WP-CLI to verify the installed version.

Impact Analysis

An attacker with subscriber-level access could modify or delete important post metadata, alter content created by admins or editors, or overwrite settings that control how posts are displayed. This could lead to unauthorized changes in website content or functionality.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized modifications of sensitive data, potentially violating integrity requirements under GDPR and HIPAA. If user data or content is altered without permission, it may result in non-compliance with data integrity and access control provisions.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the News Kit Addons For Elementor plugin to the latest version immediately to patch the vulnerability. If an update is not available, consider disabling the plugin temporarily until a fix is released.

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