CVE-2025-30948 is a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability identified in the Giraphix Creative Layouts plugin for Elementor, a popular WordPress page builder. This vulnerability affects versions up to 1.11 of the Layouts for Elementor plugin. CSRF vulnerabilities allow an attacker to trick an authenticated user into submitting unwanted actions on a web application in which they are currently authenticated. In this case, the vulnerability could permit an attacker to perform unauthorized actions on the WordPress site using the privileges of an authenticated user, potentially modifying layout configurations or other plugin-related settings without the user's consent. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.3 (medium severity), with the vector indicating that the attack can be performed remotely (AV:N), requires low attack complexity (AC:L), does not require privileges (PR:N), but does require user interaction (UI:R). The impact is limited to integrity (I:L) with no confidentiality or availability impact. There are no known exploits in the wild at the time of publication, and no patches or fixes have been linked yet. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-352, which is a common web security weakness related to CSRF attacks. The plugin is widely used in WordPress environments to enhance page layouts and design, making it a potential target for attackers aiming to manipulate website content or configurations indirectly through CSRF attacks.

For European organizations using WordPress sites with the Giraphix Creative Layouts plugin for Elementor, this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized changes in website layouts or configurations if an attacker successfully tricks an authenticated user into executing malicious requests. While the impact does not directly compromise confidentiality or availability, unauthorized integrity changes can damage brand reputation, cause misinformation, or disrupt user experience. This is particularly relevant for organizations in sectors such as e-commerce, media, and public services that rely heavily on their web presence. Additionally, compromised site integrity could be leveraged as a stepping stone for further attacks, such as phishing or malware distribution, indirectly affecting European users and customers. The requirement for user interaction and lack of privilege requirements mean that attackers could target lower-privileged users, increasing the attack surface. However, the medium severity and absence of known exploits suggest the immediate risk is moderate but should not be ignored.

European organizations should prioritize the following mitigation steps: 1) Monitor for updates from Giraphix Creative and Elementor plugin developers and apply patches promptly once available. 2) Implement anti-CSRF tokens in all forms and state-changing requests within the WordPress environment, ensuring that plugins adhere to secure coding practices. 3) Restrict user roles and permissions to the minimum necessary, reducing the impact scope if a CSRF attack occurs. 4) Educate users, especially those with editing privileges, about the risks of clicking on suspicious links or visiting untrusted websites while logged into the WordPress admin panel. 5) Employ Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with rules to detect and block CSRF attack patterns. 6) Regularly audit and monitor website changes to detect unauthorized modifications quickly. 7) Consider disabling or limiting the use of the vulnerable plugin if immediate patching is not possible, or use alternative plugins with better security track records.