CVE-2025-46434 identifies a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in POSIMYTH Innovation's The Plus Addons for Elementor Pro, a popular WordPress plugin that extends Elementor Pro functionality. The vulnerability arises from incorrectly configured access control security levels, allowing users with limited privileges (PR:L) to perform unauthorized actions that affect the integrity of the system. Specifically, the flaw does not require user interaction (UI:N) and can be exploited remotely over the network (AV:N). The vulnerability impacts versions prior to 6.3.7, although exact affected versions are not fully enumerated. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates no confidentiality or availability impact (C:N/A:N), but a high integrity impact (I:H), meaning attackers can modify or tamper with content or settings without detection. No known exploits are currently in the wild, and no patches have been released as of the publication date (January 7, 2026). This vulnerability is critical for environments relying on The Plus Addons for Elementor Pro for website content management, as unauthorized changes could lead to defacement, misinformation, or further exploitation. The issue stems from missing or insufficient authorization checks in the plugin’s code, allowing privilege escalation or unauthorized access to sensitive functions. The vulnerability was reserved in April 2025 and publicly disclosed in January 2026 by Patchstack. Organizations using this plugin should prioritize reviewing access control configurations and monitor for unusual administrative activities.

For European organizations, this vulnerability poses a significant risk to website integrity, especially for those relying on WordPress with The Plus Addons for Elementor Pro. Unauthorized modifications could lead to defacement, misinformation, or insertion of malicious content, damaging brand reputation and customer trust. Since the vulnerability does not impact confidentiality or availability, data breaches or service outages are less likely, but the integrity compromise can facilitate further attacks such as phishing or malware distribution. Organizations in sectors like e-commerce, media, and government that depend heavily on web presence are particularly vulnerable. The lack of known exploits currently reduces immediate risk, but the medium CVSS score and high integrity impact warrant proactive mitigation. Failure to address this vulnerability could result in regulatory scrutiny under GDPR if the integrity compromise leads to personal data manipulation or misinformation affecting data subjects.

European organizations should immediately audit and tighten access control policies within their WordPress environments using The Plus Addons for Elementor Pro. Restrict plugin administrative privileges strictly to trusted users and implement role-based access controls to minimize privilege exposure. Monitor logs for unusual administrative activities or unauthorized changes to plugin settings or content. Since no official patch is available yet, consider temporarily disabling or limiting the plugin’s use until a security update is released. Employ web application firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block suspicious requests targeting the plugin’s endpoints. Regularly update WordPress core, themes, and plugins to the latest versions once patches become available. Conduct penetration testing focused on authorization bypass scenarios to identify and remediate similar weaknesses. Finally, maintain an incident response plan to quickly address any detected exploitation attempts.