CVE-2025-47492 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability (CWE-22) found in the 'Drag and Drop File Upload for Elementor Forms' plugin developed by add-ons.org. This vulnerability affects all versions up to 1.4.3. The flaw arises from improper limitation of pathname input, allowing an attacker to manipulate file paths during the drag and drop file upload process. Specifically, the vulnerability enables an unauthenticated remote attacker to craft malicious requests that traverse directories outside the intended upload directory. This can lead to overwriting or creating files in arbitrary locations on the server's filesystem. The CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.6 reflects the vulnerability's characteristics: it is remotely exploitable over the network without any authentication or user interaction, has low attack complexity, and results in a complete scope change. While the vulnerability does not directly impact confidentiality or integrity, it causes a high impact on availability by potentially overwriting critical files or disrupting application functionality. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild, and no official patches have been released yet. The vulnerability is particularly concerning because Elementor Forms is widely used in WordPress environments, and the plugin in question is designed to enhance file upload capabilities, which are common in many web applications. Exploitation could allow attackers to disrupt services, deface websites, or facilitate further attacks by placing malicious files on the server.

For European organizations, this vulnerability poses a significant risk, especially those relying on WordPress with Elementor Forms and the affected plugin for file uploads. Successful exploitation could lead to denial of service conditions by overwriting essential files or disrupting form functionalities, impacting business operations and customer-facing services. Additionally, attackers could leverage this vulnerability as a foothold to deploy web shells or malware, escalating attacks within the network. Given the widespread use of WordPress in Europe across sectors such as e-commerce, media, and government, the potential for service disruption and reputational damage is considerable. Organizations handling sensitive or regulated data may face compliance issues if availability is compromised or if the vulnerability is leveraged to facilitate further breaches. The lack of authentication and user interaction requirements lowers the barrier for exploitation, increasing the threat level. The absence of known exploits in the wild currently provides a window for proactive mitigation, but the high CVSS score underscores the urgency of addressing this vulnerability.

1. Immediate mitigation should involve disabling or removing the 'Drag and Drop File Upload for Elementor Forms' plugin until a security patch is available. 2. Monitor vendor communications and security advisories closely for the release of an official patch or update that addresses CVE-2025-47492. 3. Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block suspicious path traversal patterns in HTTP requests targeting file upload endpoints. 4. Restrict file system permissions for the web server user to limit write access strictly to designated upload directories, preventing unauthorized file creation or modification outside these paths. 5. Conduct thorough audits of web server directories to identify any unauthorized or suspicious files that may have been placed by attackers exploiting this vulnerability. 6. Employ intrusion detection systems (IDS) and log monitoring to detect anomalous activities related to file uploads or directory traversal attempts. 7. Educate development and security teams about secure file upload handling practices, including validating and sanitizing all user inputs related to file paths. 8. Consider implementing additional application-level controls such as sandboxing file uploads or using dedicated storage services that isolate uploaded content from the web root.