CVE-2025-66154
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a Missing Authorization vulnerability in the Couponer for Elementor WordPress plugin that allows attackers to exploit incorrectly configured access control security levels. Attackers can perform unauthorized actions that should require proper authentication. This affects all WordPress sites running vulnerable versions of the plugin.
💻 Affected Systems
- merkulove Couponer 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 modify coupon settings, create/delete coupons, or potentially access sensitive coupon data without authorization, leading to financial loss or business disruption.
Likely Case
Unauthorized users could view or modify coupon configurations, potentially altering discount rules or accessing coupon usage statistics.
If Mitigated
With proper access controls and authentication requirements, only authorized administrators can manage coupon settings.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires some level of access but bypasses authorization checks. No public exploit code identified.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.1.8 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'Couponer for Elementor'. 4. Click 'Update Now' if available. 5. Alternatively, download version 1.1.8+ from WordPress repository and manually update.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate couponer-elementor
Restrict Access
allImplement IP-based restrictions to admin interfaces
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict access controls and monitor for unauthorized coupon modifications
- Use web application firewall rules to block suspicious admin area access patterns
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Installed Plugins for Couponer for Elementor versionCheck Version:
wp plugin get couponer-elementor --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is 1.1.8 or higher in WordPress admin📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unauthorized access attempts to coupon management endpoints
- Unexpected coupon configuration changes from non-admin users
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests to /wp-admin/admin-ajax.php with coupon-related actions from unauthorized IPs
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress" AND (uri_path="/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php" AND action="*coupon*") AND user_role!="administrator"