User Attribute Manipulation in Essential Addons for Elementor by WPBuilds
CVE-2026-18039
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Key Information:
- Vendor
WordPress
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 14 August 2026
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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC
What is CVE-2026-18039?
The Essential Addons for Elementor plugin for WordPress, prior to version 6.7.2, contains a vulnerability that permits unauthenticated users to manipulate user registration fields. This flaw allows attackers to overwrite predefined user attributes, enabling them to assign arbitrary roles—including that of an administrator—when specific custom profile field labels exist. This poses significant security risks for websites utilizing the plugin, potentially leading to unauthorized access and control.
Affected Version(s)
Essential Addons for Elementor 5.8.6 < 6.7.2
Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)
PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.