CVE-2025-47471 is a Missing Authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) identified in EnvoThemes' Envo Extra plugin, affecting versions up to 1.9.9. This vulnerability arises from incorrectly configured access control security levels, allowing users with limited privileges (requiring low privilege level but no user interaction) to perform unauthorized actions that can impact the integrity of the system. Specifically, the flaw does not allow unauthorized disclosure of information or availability disruption but permits unauthorized modification or alteration of data or settings within the Envo Extra plugin environment. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable over the network (AV:N) with low attack complexity (AC:L), requiring some level of privileges (PR:L), but no user interaction (UI:N). The scope remains unchanged (S:U), meaning the impact is confined to the vulnerable component without affecting other system components. Although no known exploits are currently in the wild and no patches have been published yet, the medium CVSS score of 4.3 reflects a moderate risk primarily due to the potential for unauthorized integrity violations within affected systems. Envo Extra is a WordPress plugin used to extend theme functionality, often deployed in websites to enhance user experience and site management capabilities.

For European organizations, the impact of this vulnerability can vary depending on the extent of Envo Extra plugin deployment within their web infrastructure. Organizations relying on WordPress sites enhanced by Envo Extra may face risks of unauthorized modifications to site content or configurations, potentially leading to defacement, misinformation, or disruption of business processes relying on accurate site data. While the vulnerability does not directly compromise confidentiality or availability, integrity violations can undermine trustworthiness and operational reliability. This is particularly critical for sectors such as e-commerce, government portals, and media outlets where website integrity is paramount. Additionally, unauthorized changes could be leveraged as a foothold for further attacks or to implant malicious content, indirectly increasing risk exposure. Given the plugin’s role in theme enhancement, compromised integrity could also affect user interface elements, potentially degrading user experience or causing reputational damage.

To mitigate this vulnerability effectively, European organizations should: 1) Immediately audit all WordPress installations to identify the presence and version of the Envo Extra plugin. 2) Restrict plugin access to only trusted administrators and minimize the number of users with elevated privileges to reduce exploitation risk. 3) Implement strict role-based access controls (RBAC) and verify that access control policies are correctly configured to prevent unauthorized actions. 4) Monitor logs for unusual activity related to plugin functions, especially actions performed by users with limited privileges. 5) Apply virtual patching via Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) by creating custom rules to detect and block suspicious requests targeting Envo Extra plugin endpoints until an official patch is released. 6) Stay updated with vendor advisories and promptly apply any released patches or updates. 7) Conduct regular security assessments and penetration tests focusing on WordPress plugins to identify similar misconfigurations proactively.