CVE-2026-4024 — The Royal Addons for Elementor plugin for WordPress is
CVE-2026-4024 — The Royal Addons for Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the `wpr_update_form_action_meta` AJAX action in all versions up to, and including, 1.7.1056. The handler is registered on both `wp_ajax` and `w
What This Means For You
- If your environment is affected by CWE-862, review your exposure and prioritize patching based on your environment. Monitor vendor advisories for CVE-2026-4024 updates and patches.
Related ATT&CK Techniques
🛡️ Detection Rules
3 rules · 6 SIEM formats3 detection rules auto-generated for this incident, mapped to MITRE ATT&CK. Sigma YAML is free — export to any SIEM format via the Intel Bot.
WordPress Royal Addons - Unauthorized Form Action Modification - CVE-2026-4024
title: WordPress Royal Addons - Unauthorized Form Action Modification - CVE-2026-4024
id: scw-2026-05-02-ai-1
status: experimental
level: high
description: |
This rule detects attempts to exploit CVE-2026-4024 by targeting the `wpr_update_form_action_meta` AJAX action in the Royal Addons for Elementor plugin. Unauthenticated attackers can leverage this vulnerability to modify form action metadata, such as email, submission, Mailchimp, and webhook settings, potentially leading to data exfiltration or manipulation.
author: SCW Feed Engine (AI-generated)
date: 2026-05-02
references:
- https://shimiscyberworld.com/posts/nvd-CVE-2026-4024/
tags:
- attack.initial_access
- attack.t1190
logsource:
category: webserver
detection:
selection:
cs-uri|contains:
- '/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php'
cs-uri-query|contains:
- 'action=wpr_update_form_action_meta'
condition: selection
falsepositives:
- Legitimate administrative activity
Source: Shimi's Cyber World · License & reuse
Indicators of Compromise
| ID | Type | Indicator |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-4024 | vulnerability | CVE-2026-4024 |
| CWE-862 | weakness | CWE-862 |
Source & Attribution
| Source Platform | NVD |
| Channel | National Vulnerability Database |
| Published | May 02, 2026 at 12:16 UTC |
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