CVE-2025-66160
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a Missing Authorization vulnerability in the Select Graphist for Elementor WordPress plugin that allows attackers to exploit incorrectly configured access control security levels. It affects all versions up to 1.2.10, potentially allowing unauthorized users to perform actions they shouldn't be able to. WordPress sites using this plugin are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- Select Graphist for Elementor (Graphist for Elementor)
⚠️ 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 or delete graph content, inject malicious code, or potentially escalate privileges within the WordPress environment.
Likely Case
Unauthorized users could modify graph visualizations created with the plugin, potentially defacing content or inserting malicious elements.
If Mitigated
With proper access controls and authentication checks, impact would be limited to authorized users only performing intended actions.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires understanding of WordPress plugin structure and access control mechanisms.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.2.11 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'Select Graphist for Elementor'. 4. Click 'Update Now' if update available. 5. Alternatively, download version 1.2.11+ from WordPress repository and manually update.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Plugin
allTemporarily deactivate the vulnerable plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate graphist-elementor
Restrict Access
allImplement additional access controls via WordPress roles or security plugins
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block unauthorized access attempts to plugin endpoints
- Restrict plugin functionality to authenticated administrators only using WordPress role management
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Installed Plugins for 'Select Graphist for Elementor' versionCheck Version:
wp plugin get graphist-elementor --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is 1.2.11 or higher in WordPress admin panel📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unauthorized access attempts to /wp-content/plugins/graphist-elementor/ endpoints
- Unexpected modifications to graph content or plugin settings
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests to plugin-specific endpoints from unauthorized IPs or users
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND ("graphist-elementor" OR "graphist for elementor") AND ("unauthorized" OR "403" OR "access denied")