The vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-14277 affects the Prime Slider – Addons for Elementor plugin for WordPress, specifically all versions up to and including 4.0.9. The flaw is a Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability categorized under CWE-918. It arises from the import_elementor_template AJAX action, which allows authenticated users with subscriber-level privileges or higher to induce the server to send HTTP requests to arbitrary locations. This means an attacker can leverage the web application to query internal services or resources that are otherwise inaccessible externally, potentially exposing sensitive internal endpoints or data. The vulnerability does not require user interaction beyond authentication and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3, indicating medium severity. The attack vector is network-based, with low attack complexity and requiring low privileges but no user interaction. The impact is limited primarily to confidentiality, as the attacker can read data from internal services but cannot modify data or disrupt availability. No patches or fixes are currently linked, and no known exploits have been reported in the wild. The vulnerability is significant in environments where internal services are exposed only internally and where subscriber-level accounts are common, such as multi-user WordPress installations. The SSRF can be used for internal reconnaissance, accessing metadata services, or querying internal APIs, which can lead to further exploitation if combined with other vulnerabilities.

For European organizations, this vulnerability poses a risk primarily to the confidentiality of internal network resources. Organizations using WordPress sites with the Prime Slider – Addons for Elementor plugin installed and active are at risk of internal service exposure. Attackers with subscriber-level access, which may be easier to obtain through phishing or weak credential policies, can exploit this SSRF to access internal APIs, cloud metadata endpoints, or other sensitive internal services. This could lead to information disclosure that facilitates further attacks such as privilege escalation or lateral movement. Although the vulnerability does not directly affect integrity or availability, the exposure of internal resources can undermine overall security posture. European organizations with complex internal networks, cloud environments, or regulatory requirements for data protection (e.g., GDPR) must consider the potential for data leakage and unauthorized internal access. The medium severity score reflects the limited scope of impact but does not diminish the importance of addressing the vulnerability in environments where internal service exposure could be critical.

1. Immediately audit WordPress installations to identify the presence of the Prime Slider – Addons for Elementor plugin and determine the version in use. 2. Restrict subscriber-level user creation and enforce strong authentication policies to reduce the risk of attacker access. 3. Disable or restrict the import_elementor_template AJAX action if possible via custom plugin modifications or web application firewall (WAF) rules to block suspicious SSRF attempts. 4. Monitor internal network traffic for unusual outbound requests originating from WordPress servers, especially to internal IP ranges or metadata service endpoints. 5. Implement network segmentation and firewall rules to limit the WordPress server’s ability to reach sensitive internal services. 6. Stay alert for official patches or updates from the vendor and apply them promptly once released. 7. Employ security plugins or WAF solutions that can detect and block SSRF patterns in HTTP requests. 8. Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing focusing on SSRF and internal service exposure vectors. 9. Educate administrators and users about the risks of subscriber-level accounts and enforce the principle of least privilege. 10. Consider disabling or replacing the vulnerable plugin with alternatives that do not expose SSRF risks.