CVE-2025-68085
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a Missing Authorization vulnerability in the Buttoner for Elementor WordPress plugin that allows attackers to change plugin settings without proper authentication. It affects all WordPress sites running Buttoner for Elementor version 1.0.6 or earlier. The vulnerability enables unauthorized configuration changes that could impact site functionality and security.
💻 Affected Systems
- Buttoner 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 to disable security features, inject malicious code, or redirect users to malicious sites, potentially leading to site compromise or data theft.
Likely Case
Unauthorized users changing button configurations, styles, or functionality, causing site disruption or enabling further attacks through modified button behaviors.
If Mitigated
Minimal impact with proper access controls, network segmentation, and monitoring in place to detect unauthorized configuration changes.
🎯 Exploit Status
Missing authorization vulnerabilities typically require minimal technical skill to exploit once the attack vector is identified.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: > 1.0.6
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'Buttoner for Elementor'. 4. Click 'Update Now' if update available. 5. If no update available, deactivate and remove plugin immediately.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Temporary Plugin Deactivation
allDisable the vulnerable plugin until patched version is available
wp plugin deactivate buttoner-elementor
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict network access controls to limit access to WordPress admin interface
- Enable detailed logging and monitoring for unauthorized configuration changes to the plugin
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Installed Plugins for Buttoner for Elementor version 1.0.6 or lowerCheck Version:
wp plugin get buttoner-elementor --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is greater than 1.0.6 in WordPress admin panel📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unauthorized POST requests to buttoner-elementor settings endpoints
- Unexpected plugin configuration changes in WordPress logs
Network Indicators:
- Unusual traffic patterns to /wp-admin/admin-ajax.php or plugin-specific endpoints
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress" AND (uri_path="/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php" OR plugin="buttoner-elementor") AND status=200 AND user="unauthenticated"