CVE-2022-4703
Published: April 11, 2026
Official Description
The Royal Elementor Addons plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to insufficient access control in the 'wpr_reset_previous_import' AJAX action in versions up to, and including, 1.3.59. This allows any authenticated user, including those with subscriber-level permissions, to reset previously imported data.
Risk Analysis
This vulnerability in the Royal Elementor Addons plugin for WordPress allows any authenticated user, even those with subscriber permissions, to reset previously imported data. This could lead to data loss or integrity issues on the website. The flaw is urgent because it is confirmed to be actively exploited in the wild.
Active exploitation of this vulnerability has been observed in the wild, and it is listed in CISA's KEV catalog, indicating confirmed real-world exploitation. The flaw is remotely exploitable by any authenticated user.
Update the Royal Elementor Addons plugin for WordPress to a version beyond 1.3.59. Implement regular backups of website data to mitigate potential data loss from such vulnerabilities.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-4703 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CISA has added CVE-2022-4703 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-4703 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
- !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
- !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1