CVE-2026-4326 Details
Description
The Vertex Addons for Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Missing Authorization in all versions up to and including 1.6.4. This is due to improper authorization enforcement in the activate_required_plugins() function. Specifically, the current_user_can('install_plugins') capability check does not terminate execution when it fails — it only sets an error message variable while allowing the plugin installation and activation code to execute. The error response is only sent after the installation and activation have already completed. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to install and activate arbitrary plugins from the WordPress.
A vulnerability exists in the Vertex Addons for Elementor WordPress plugin, in all versions up to and including 1.6.4. The issue stems from inadequate authorization checks in the 'activate_required_plugins()' function, where the 'current_user_can('install_plugins')' check fails to properly halt execution when unauthorized. Instead, it merely sets an error message while allowing the plugin installation and activation processes to complete. As a result, authenticated users with Subscriber-level access or higher can exploit this vulnerability to install and activate any plugin on the WordPress site.
Users are advised to update the Vertex Addons for Elementor plugin to version 1.7.0 or later, where this vulnerability has been patched.
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Assessed Apr 9, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Apr 9, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-862 | Missing Authorization | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Vertex Addons for Elementor | All versions |
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2026 | CVE Translated | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Apr 9, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |
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