HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2023-6582
MEDIUM

CVE-2023-6582

CWE-284Published: January 11, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

5.3
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The ElementsKit Elementor addons plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 3.0.3 via the ekit_widgetarea_content function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to obtain contents of posts in draft, private or pending review status that should not be visible to the general public. This applies to posts created with Elementor only.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-6582 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

wpmet1 product(s)
elements kit elementor addons
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttps://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/elementskit-lite/tags/3.0.3/modules/controls/widget-area-utils.php#L15
PATCHhttps://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/elementskit-lite/tags/3.0.3/widgets/init/enqueue-scripts.php#L44
PATCHhttps://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3011323/elementskit-lite/trunk/modules/controls/widget-area-utils.php
PATCHhttps://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/elementskit-lite/tags/3.0.3/modules/controls/widget-area-utils.php#L15
PATCHhttps://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/elementskit-lite/tags/3.0.3/widgets/init/enqueue-scripts.php#L44
PATCHhttps://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3011323/elementskit-lite/trunk/modules/controls/widget-area-utils.php
ADVISORYhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/ff4ae5c8-d164-4c2f-9bf3-83934c22cf4c?source=cve
ADVISORYhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/ff4ae5c8-d164-4c2f-9bf3-83934c22cf4c?source=cve

All References (8)

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https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/elementskit-lite/tags/3.0.3/modules/controls/widget-area-utils.php#L15Patch
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https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/elementskit-lite/tags/3.0.3/widgets/init/enqueue-scripts.php#L44Patch
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https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3011323/elementskit-lite/trunk/modules/controls/widget-area-utils.phpPatch
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https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/ff4ae5c8-d164-4c2f-9bf3-83934c22cf4c?source=cveThird Party Advisory
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https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/elementskit-lite/tags/3.0.3/modules/controls/widget-area-utils.php#L15Patch
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https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/elementskit-lite/tags/3.0.3/widgets/init/enqueue-scripts.php#L44Patch
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https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3011323/elementskit-lite/trunk/modules/controls/widget-area-utils.phpPatch
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https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/ff4ae5c8-d164-4c2f-9bf3-83934c22cf4c?source=cveThird Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2023-6582
CVSS Score5.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-284
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 11, 2024

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2023-6582 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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