CVE-2025-69300
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a Missing Authorization vulnerability in the Premium Addons for Elementor WordPress plugin that allows attackers to change plugin settings without proper authentication. It affects all WordPress sites running Premium Addons for Elementor version 4.11.63 and earlier. The vulnerability enables unauthorized configuration changes that could lead to security bypass or privilege escalation.
💻 Affected Systems
- Premium Addons 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 gain administrative access to the WordPress site, potentially leading to complete site compromise.
Likely Case
Attackers modify plugin settings to inject malicious JavaScript, redirect users, or disable security controls, leading to client-side attacks or privilege escalation.
If Mitigated
With proper network segmentation and web application firewalls, impact is limited to the specific WordPress instance without lateral movement to other systems.
🎯 Exploit Status
The vulnerability allows unauthorized settings changes, making exploitation straightforward once the attack vector is identified.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 4.11.64 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'Premium Addons for Elementor'. 4. Click 'Update Now' if available. 5. Alternatively, download latest version from WordPress repository and manually update.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate premium-addons-for-elementor
Restrict Access
allUse web application firewall to block requests to plugin admin endpoints
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict network segmentation to isolate WordPress instance
- Deploy web application firewall with rules to detect and block unauthorized settings modification attempts
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin → Plugins → Installed Plugins for Premium Addons for Elementor versionCheck Version:
wp plugin get premium-addons-for-elementor --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is 4.11.64 or higher in WordPress admin panel📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unauthorized POST requests to /wp-admin/admin-ajax.php with action parameters related to plugin settings
- Unexpected changes to plugin configuration files
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests to plugin-specific admin endpoints from unauthorized IP addresses
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND (uri_path="/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php" AND action="pa_save_settings" OR action="premium_addons_update")