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CVE-2025-46258: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in BdThemes Element Pack Pro

Medium
VulnerabilityCVE-2025-46258cvecve-2025-46258cwe-862
Published: Thu Jun 05 2025 (06/05/2025, 17:36:05 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: BdThemes
Product: Element Pack Pro

Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in BdThemes Element Pack Pro allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Element Pack Pro: from n/a before 8.0.0.

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AILast updated: 07/07/2025, 16:43:03 UTC

Technical Analysis

CVE-2025-46258 is a Missing Authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) identified in BdThemes Element Pack Pro, a popular WordPress plugin used to extend Elementor page builder functionality. This vulnerability arises from incorrectly configured access control security levels, allowing users with limited privileges (requiring at least low privileges, as indicated by PR:L) to perform actions or access resources that should be restricted. The vulnerability affects versions prior to 8.0.0, although the exact affected versions are not specified. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.4 (medium severity), with an attack vector of network (AV:N), low attack complexity (AC:L), requiring privileges (PR:L), no user interaction (UI:N), and impacts confidentiality and integrity to a limited extent (C:L/I:L), but no impact on availability (A:N). The vulnerability does not require user interaction, making exploitation more straightforward once an attacker has the necessary privileges. However, it does require some level of authenticated access, which limits exposure to unauthenticated attackers. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild, and no patches or fixes have been linked yet. The vulnerability could allow an attacker with limited privileges to escalate their access or perform unauthorized actions within the WordPress environment, potentially leading to data leakage or unauthorized content manipulation. Given the plugin's role in managing website content and design elements, unauthorized access could compromise website integrity and confidentiality of sensitive data managed through the plugin.

Potential Impact

For European organizations, especially those relying on WordPress websites enhanced with BdThemes Element Pack Pro, this vulnerability poses a moderate risk. Unauthorized access or privilege escalation within the website management environment could lead to exposure of sensitive customer data, intellectual property, or internal communications if stored or processed via the website backend. Additionally, compromised websites can damage organizational reputation, lead to regulatory non-compliance (e.g., GDPR violations if personal data is exposed), and cause operational disruptions if website content is manipulated maliciously. The medium severity score reflects limited but non-negligible confidentiality and integrity impacts without availability loss. Organizations with public-facing websites using this plugin are at risk of targeted attacks by insiders or external attackers who have gained low-level access credentials. The lack of known exploits reduces immediate risk but does not eliminate the threat, especially as attackers may develop exploits once the vulnerability becomes widely known.

Mitigation Recommendations

European organizations should immediately audit their WordPress installations to identify the presence and version of BdThemes Element Pack Pro. Until an official patch is released, administrators should restrict access to WordPress backend areas to trusted users only and enforce strong authentication mechanisms, including multi-factor authentication (MFA), to reduce the risk of low-privilege account compromise. Implement strict role-based access controls (RBAC) to limit user privileges to the minimum necessary. Monitor logs for unusual activity indicative of privilege escalation attempts or unauthorized access. Consider temporarily disabling or removing the plugin if it is not critical to operations or if a patch is not available. Stay informed through official BdThemes and security advisories for patch releases and apply updates promptly. Additionally, conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing focused on access control mechanisms within WordPress environments.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.1
Assigner Short Name
Patchstack
Date Reserved
2025-04-22T09:21:51.395Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 6841d76c182aa0cae2e986cf

Added to database: 6/5/2025, 5:44:12 PM

Last enriched: 7/7/2025, 4:43:03 PM

Last updated: 7/30/2025, 4:13:24 PM

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