CVE-2025-54712 is a security vulnerability classified under CWE-862 (Missing Authorization) affecting the Easy Elementor Addons plugin developed by hashthemes, up to version 2.2.7. This vulnerability arises from improperly configured access control mechanisms, allowing users with limited privileges (requiring at least some level of authentication) to perform actions or access resources that should be restricted. Specifically, the flaw is due to missing authorization checks, meaning that while a user may be authenticated, the system fails to verify whether the user has the necessary permissions to execute certain functions within the plugin. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable over the network (AV:N), requires low attack complexity (AC:L), and requires the attacker to have some privileges (PR:L), but does not require user interaction (UI:N). The impact is limited to integrity loss (I:L) without affecting confidentiality or availability. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild, and no patches have been linked yet. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.3, indicating a medium severity level. The plugin Easy Elementor Addons is a WordPress extension used to enhance Elementor page builder capabilities, commonly employed in website design and content management. The missing authorization could allow an authenticated user, such as a subscriber or contributor, to perform unauthorized actions that may alter site content or configurations, potentially leading to defacement or unauthorized content injection, but not direct data disclosure or denial of service.

For European organizations, the impact of this vulnerability depends largely on the extent to which Easy Elementor Addons is used within their WordPress environments. Organizations relying on WordPress for public-facing websites or intranet portals that utilize this plugin could face risks of unauthorized content modification or manipulation by lower-privileged users. This could damage brand reputation, cause misinformation, or disrupt normal website operations. Although the vulnerability does not directly compromise confidentiality or availability, integrity violations can still have significant operational and reputational consequences, especially for sectors such as media, e-commerce, government, and education. Additionally, unauthorized changes could be leveraged as a foothold for further attacks if combined with other vulnerabilities. Since exploitation requires some level of authenticated access, the threat is somewhat mitigated by strong user access management but remains relevant in environments with many users or weak privilege separation.

1. Immediate mitigation should include reviewing and tightening user roles and permissions within WordPress to ensure that only trusted users have access to sensitive plugin functionalities. 2. Disable or remove the Easy Elementor Addons plugin if it is not essential to reduce the attack surface. 3. Monitor user activity logs for unusual or unauthorized actions, particularly from lower-privileged accounts. 4. Apply principle of least privilege rigorously, ensuring that users have only the minimum permissions necessary for their roles. 5. Stay alert for official patches or updates from hashthemes and apply them promptly once released. 6. Consider implementing web application firewalls (WAF) with rules to detect and block suspicious requests targeting plugin endpoints. 7. Conduct regular security audits and penetration testing focusing on authorization controls within WordPress plugins. 8. Educate site administrators and users about the risks of privilege escalation and the importance of secure credential management.