CVE-2024-56000 (GCVE-0-2024-56000)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2025-02-18 19:54 – Updated: 2026-04-01 15:40
VLAI?
Title
WordPress K Elements plugin < 5.4.0 - Unauthenticated Account Takeover vulnerability
Summary
Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in SeventhQueen K Elements k-elements allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects K Elements: from n/a through < 5.4.0.
Severity ?
No CVSS data available.
CWE
  • CWE-266 - Incorrect Privilege Assignment
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References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version
SeventhQueen K Elements Affected: 0 , ≤ 5.4.0 (custom)
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Date Public ?
2026-04-01 16:30
Credits
Rafie Muhammad | Patchstack Bug Bounty Program
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