CVE-2026-8825
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Elementor WordPress Plugin Private Post Data Exposure

Publication date: 2026-07-20

Last updated on: 2026-07-20

Assigner: WPScan

Description
The Elementor Website Builder WordPress plugin before 4.1.4 does not properly check user permissions before returning post data through one of its REST endpoints, allowing authenticated users with Contributor-level access and above to retrieve the title, body and metadata of private posts, private pages and drafts authored by other users (including administrators).

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Published
2026-07-20
Last Modified
2026-07-20
Generated
2026-07-21
AI Q&A
2026-07-20
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
NVD
CVE-2026-8825
EUVD
EUVD-2026-45892

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Vendor Product Version / Range
elementor website_builder to 4.1.4 (exc)

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CWE ID Description
CWE-200 The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability in the Elementor WordPress plugin before version 4.1.4 allows authenticated users with Contributor-level access or higher to access private post data through a REST endpoint. The plugin fails to properly check user permissions, enabling disclosure of titles, bodies, and metadata of private posts, pages, and drafts authored by others, including administrators.

Detection Guidance

Check WordPress sites using Elementor versions prior to 4.1.4. Use WPScan to detect vulnerable installations with: wpscan --url TARGET_URL --enumerate vp,vt. Monitor REST API requests for suspicious Elementor endpoint usage with parameters like is_public=false or keys_conversion_map.

Impact Analysis

An attacker with Contributor access could steal sensitive content like unpublished drafts, private posts, or metadata. This could lead to data leaks, intellectual property theft, or unauthorized access to confidential information before it is officially published.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could violate GDPR by exposing personal data in private posts or drafts. For HIPAA, if health-related content is leaked, it may breach patient confidentiality. Organizations using Elementor may face compliance fines and reputational damage due to unauthorized data exposure.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Elementor plugin to version 4.1.4 or later immediately. If updating is not possible, restrict Contributor-level access to trusted users only. Review and audit all private posts, pages, and drafts for unauthorized access.

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