CVE-2025-66166
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a Missing Authorization vulnerability in the Lottier for Elementor WordPress plugin that allows attackers to bypass intended access controls. It affects all WordPress sites using Lottier for Elementor version 1.0.9 or earlier. The vulnerability enables unauthorized access to functionality that should be restricted.
💻 Affected Systems
- Lottier 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 plugin settings, inject malicious content, or potentially gain administrative privileges on affected WordPress sites.
Likely Case
Unauthorized users could change Lottier animation settings, modify content, or access restricted plugin functionality.
If Mitigated
With proper access controls and authentication checks, the vulnerability would be prevented from being exploited.
🎯 Exploit Status
Missing authorization vulnerabilities typically require minimal technical skill to exploit once the attack vector is identified.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.0.10 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin dashboard
2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins
3. Find 'Lottier for Elementor'
4. Click 'Update Now' if update is available
5. Alternatively, download version 1.0.10+ from WordPress.org and manually update
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate lottier-elementor
Restrict Access
allUse web application firewall rules to restrict access to plugin endpoints
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Remove the Lottier for Elementor plugin entirely
- Implement strict network access controls to limit who can access the WordPress admin interface
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin > Plugins > Lottier for Elementor version numberCheck Version:
wp plugin get lottier-elementor --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is 1.0.10 or higher in WordPress admin📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unauthorized access attempts to /wp-admin/admin-ajax.php with lottier-elementor actions
- Unexpected modifications to Lottier plugin settings
Network Indicators:
- Unusual POST requests to WordPress admin endpoints from unauthorized IPs
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND ("lottier-elementor" OR "admin-ajax.php") AND status=200 AND user="unauthenticated"