CVE-2025-10700 is a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability identified in the Elementor Ally – Web Accessibility & Usability plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to and including 3.8.0. The vulnerability stems from missing or incorrect nonce validation in the enable_unfiltered_files_upload function. Nonces in WordPress are security tokens used to verify that requests are intentional and originate from legitimate users. The absence or improper implementation of nonce validation allows an attacker to craft a malicious request that, when executed by an authenticated administrator (via clicking a link or visiting a malicious page), enables unfiltered file uploads and adds SVG files to the allowed upload list. SVG files can contain embedded scripts or malicious payloads, which could be used for further attacks such as cross-site scripting (XSS) or server compromise. The attack vector requires no privileges for the attacker but depends on user interaction from an administrator, making it a targeted CSRF attack. The CVSS v3.1 score is 4.3 (medium), reflecting the lack of direct confidentiality or availability impact but acknowledging the integrity risk. No patches or known exploits are currently reported, but the vulnerability poses a risk to WordPress sites using this plugin, especially those with multiple administrators or high-value targets. The vulnerability is cataloged under CWE-352, which covers CSRF issues.

For European organizations, this vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modification of plugin settings, specifically enabling unfiltered file uploads and allowing SVG files, which can be weaponized to upload malicious content. This undermines the integrity of the affected websites and can facilitate further attacks such as XSS or malware distribution. Organizations relying on the Elementor Ally plugin for web accessibility may face reputational damage if their sites are compromised, especially those in regulated sectors like finance, healthcare, or government. The attack requires an administrator to be tricked into clicking a malicious link, so organizations with less stringent administrative access policies or insufficient user training are at higher risk. While the vulnerability does not directly affect confidentiality or availability, the potential for malicious file uploads can lead to broader compromise or defacement, impacting business continuity and trust. Given the widespread use of WordPress in Europe, especially in small and medium enterprises and public sector websites, the threat is non-negligible.

1. Immediately restrict administrative access to trusted personnel and enforce multi-factor authentication (MFA) to reduce the risk of successful CSRF exploitation. 2. Monitor and audit changes to plugin settings, particularly those related to file upload permissions, to detect unauthorized modifications promptly. 3. Until an official patch is released, consider disabling or limiting the functionality of the Ally plugin or removing it if not critical. 4. Educate administrators about the risks of clicking unsolicited links and implement browser security measures such as SameSite cookies to mitigate CSRF risks. 5. Employ web application firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block suspicious requests targeting the vulnerable function. 6. Regularly update WordPress core, plugins, and themes to ensure all security patches are applied promptly once available. 7. Conduct security assessments focusing on file upload handling and plugin configurations to identify and remediate similar weaknesses.