CVE-2025-22671 identifies a Missing Authorization vulnerability in the Leap13 Disable Elementor Editor Translation plugin, specifically affecting versions up to 1.0.2. This plugin is designed to disable translation features within the Elementor editor, a popular WordPress page builder. The vulnerability stems from the plugin's failure to enforce proper access control checks, allowing unauthorized users to invoke functions that should be restricted. This misconfiguration of access control security levels means that attackers with access to the WordPress backend or certain endpoints could manipulate or disable translation features without proper permissions. The lack of authorization checks can lead to unauthorized modification of site content translation settings, potentially undermining content integrity and site management. While no exploits have been reported in the wild, the vulnerability is publicly disclosed and could be targeted by attackers seeking to disrupt or manipulate multilingual content on affected sites. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 1.0.2, and no official patches or updates have been linked yet. The issue was reserved in early 2025 and published in March 2025, indicating recent discovery. Given the plugin's integration with Elementor, widely used in WordPress sites globally, the vulnerability could have broad implications if exploited.

The primary impact of CVE-2025-22671 is unauthorized access to and manipulation of translation settings within the Elementor editor environment. This can lead to unauthorized disabling or alteration of multilingual content, potentially causing misinformation, content integrity loss, or disruption of user experience on affected websites. For organizations relying on accurate multilingual content, this could damage brand reputation and user trust. Additionally, unauthorized changes could be leveraged as a foothold for further attacks within the WordPress environment, such as privilege escalation or content injection. The vulnerability does not directly lead to remote code execution or data exfiltration but compromises the integrity and availability of translation features. Since Elementor is widely used in many industries, including e-commerce, media, and corporate websites, the impact can be significant, especially for organizations with global audiences. The absence of known exploits reduces immediate risk, but the public disclosure increases the likelihood of future exploitation attempts.

Organizations using the Leap13 Disable Elementor Editor Translation plugin should immediately audit their WordPress installations to identify affected versions (<=1.0.2). Until an official patch is released, administrators should restrict access to the WordPress backend and plugin management interfaces to trusted users only, employing strong authentication mechanisms such as multi-factor authentication (MFA). Implementing the principle of least privilege for user roles can reduce the risk of unauthorized access. Monitoring logs for unusual activity related to plugin functions or translation settings changes is recommended. If feasible, temporarily disabling or uninstalling the plugin until a secure version is available can eliminate the vulnerability exposure. Additionally, organizations should subscribe to vendor and security advisories for updates and patches. Web application firewalls (WAFs) can be configured to detect and block suspicious requests targeting the plugin’s endpoints. Finally, conducting regular security assessments and penetration testing focused on access control weaknesses can help identify similar issues proactively.