Auth bypass in Elemntor Hello Plus
CVE-2026-5727
The Hello Plus plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass in all versions up to, and including, 1.7.7. This is due to the plugin not properly verifying that a user is authorized to perform an action. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to publish their own Hello+ header/footer templates and draft currently active templates owned by higher-privileged users.
Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control
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CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 5.4 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L.
EPSS exploit prediction
No EPSS score from FIRST.org yet. New CVEs usually get one within a few days; no score means no signal yet, not low risk. How EPSS works.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-5727?
- CVE-2026-5727 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Elemntor Hello Plus, classified under Missing Authorization. CVSS score: 5.4/10. Published 2026-10-10.
- How severe is CVE-2026-5727?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.4 out of 10.