CVE-2026-14229
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ECS Plugin Unauthenticated Elementor Document Access

Publication date: 2026-08-15

Last updated on: 2026-08-15

Assigner: WPScan

Description
The ECS WordPress plugin before 4.3.8 does not check the post status or any capability when rendering an Elementor document requested through one of its AJAX actions, allowing unauthenticated users to retrieve the rendered content of unpublished (private, draft, pending) documents by supplying their identifier.

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Published
2026-08-15
Last Modified
2026-08-15
Generated
2026-08-15
AI Q&A
2026-08-15
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-14229
EUVD
EUVD-2026-59587

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Vendor Product Version / Range
ecs wordpress_plugin to 4.3.8 (exc)

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CWE-UNKNOWN

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is in the ECS WordPress plugin before version 4.3.8. It allows unauthenticated users to access unpublished Elementor documents by exploiting an AJAX action that does not verify post status or user capabilities. Essentially, private drafts or pending posts can be viewed by anyone.

Impact Analysis

If you use this plugin, unpublished content such as drafts, private posts, or pending documents could be exposed to unauthorized users. This may lead to data leaks, unintended sharing of sensitive information, or loss of control over content visibility.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could violate compliance requirements like GDPR or HIPAA by exposing unpublished or sensitive content to unauthorized parties. It may lead to unauthorized data access, breaches of confidentiality, or failure to meet data protection obligations.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the ECS WordPress plugin to version 4.3.8 or later to address the lack of post status and capability checks in Elementor document rendering.

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