CVE-2025-14277 is a Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability classified under CWE-918, found in the Prime Slider – Addons for Elementor plugin for WordPress. This vulnerability exists in all versions up to and including 4.0.9 and is exploitable via the import_elementor_template AJAX action. SSRF vulnerabilities allow attackers to induce the server-side application to make HTTP requests to arbitrary domains or IP addresses, potentially accessing internal or protected resources that are not directly accessible from the external network. In this case, the vulnerability requires the attacker to be authenticated with at least subscriber-level privileges, which is a relatively low barrier in many WordPress environments where subscriber accounts are common or can be created through registration. Exploiting this vulnerability enables attackers to perform unauthorized internal network reconnaissance, potentially querying internal services, and in some cases, modifying information if internal services are vulnerable or misconfigured. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3, reflecting a medium severity level, with the vector indicating network attack vector, low attack complexity, requiring privileges, no user interaction, and limited confidentiality impact without integrity or availability impact. No public exploits have been reported yet, and no patches have been linked, indicating that mitigation currently relies on access control and monitoring. Given the widespread use of WordPress and Elementor plugins, this vulnerability poses a risk to websites using this plugin, especially those with multiple user roles and internal services accessible from the web server.

For European organizations, the primary impact of CVE-2025-14277 lies in the potential exposure of internal network resources and sensitive information through SSRF exploitation. Attackers with subscriber-level access could leverage this vulnerability to bypass network segmentation and access internal services that are not intended to be publicly reachable, such as internal APIs, databases, or cloud metadata services. This could lead to information disclosure, reconnaissance for further attacks, or indirect modification of internal data if combined with other vulnerabilities. Although the vulnerability does not directly impact integrity or availability, the ability to query internal services can facilitate lateral movement or privilege escalation in complex environments. Organizations relying on WordPress sites with this plugin, especially those integrated with internal systems or sensitive data, face increased risk. The medium severity score suggests a moderate threat level, but the ease of exploitation by low-privileged authenticated users increases the risk profile. Additionally, the lack of public exploits currently provides a window for proactive mitigation. The impact is heightened in environments where subscriber accounts are easily obtained or where internal services lack strict access controls.

1. Immediately restrict access to the Prime Slider – Addons for Elementor plugin features, especially the import_elementor_template AJAX action, to trusted and necessary user roles only. 2. Implement strict user registration and authentication policies to prevent unauthorized creation of subscriber accounts. 3. Monitor and log all AJAX requests to detect unusual or suspicious internal web requests originating from the WordPress server. 4. Employ network segmentation and firewall rules to limit the WordPress server's ability to reach internal services unnecessarily. 5. Use Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with rules to detect and block SSRF patterns targeting internal IP ranges. 6. Regularly audit and update all WordPress plugins and themes, and apply vendor patches promptly once available for this vulnerability. 7. Consider disabling or removing the Prime Slider – Addons for Elementor plugin if it is not essential to reduce attack surface. 8. Conduct internal penetration testing to identify if SSRF or related vulnerabilities exist in the environment. These steps go beyond generic advice by focusing on access control, monitoring, network restrictions, and proactive auditing tailored to the nature of this SSRF vulnerability.