CVE-2025-57995
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a Missing Authorization vulnerability in the DethemeKit For Elementor WordPress plugin that allows attackers to exploit incorrectly configured access control security levels. It affects all versions up to 2.1.10, potentially enabling unauthorized access to functionality that should be restricted.
💻 Affected Systems
- DethemeKit For Elementor WordPress Plugin
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Attackers could gain administrative privileges, modify site content, inject malicious code, or access sensitive user data.
Likely Case
Unauthorized users could access restricted plugin functionality, modify widget settings, or perform actions beyond their intended permissions.
If Mitigated
With proper access controls and least privilege principles, impact would be limited to specific plugin features rather than full site compromise.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires understanding of WordPress authentication mechanisms and plugin functionality. No public exploit code available at this time.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version 2.1.11 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel
2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins
3. Find 'DethemeKit For Elementor'
4. Click 'Update Now' if update is available
5. If no update appears, download version 2.1.11+ from WordPress repository
6. Deactivate old plugin, upload new version, activate
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Temporary Plugin Deactivation
WordPressDisable the vulnerable plugin until patched version is available
wp plugin deactivate dethemekit-for-elementor
Access Restriction via .htaccess
ApacheRestrict access to plugin directories
Order Deny,Allow
Deny from all
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict role-based access controls and review user permissions
- Monitor plugin directories for unauthorized modifications and implement WAF rules
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin → Plugins → DethemeKit For Elementor version numberCheck Version:
wp plugin get dethemekit-for-elementor --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is 2.1.11 or higher and test restricted functionality with non-admin accounts📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unauthorized access attempts to plugin admin endpoints
- User role escalation events
- Plugin file modifications by non-admin users
Network Indicators:
- Unusual POST requests to /wp-admin/admin-ajax.php with dethemekit parameters
- Requests bypassing authentication to plugin-specific endpoints
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress" AND (uri_path="/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php" AND parameters CONTAINS "dethemekit") AND user_role!="administrator"