CVE-2025-55712 is a Missing Authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) found in POSIMYTH's The Plus Addons for Elementor Page Builder Lite plugin, affecting versions up to 6.3.13. This vulnerability arises due to improperly configured access control mechanisms, allowing users with limited privileges (requiring at least some level of authentication) to perform unauthorized actions that should be restricted. The vulnerability does not require user interaction once the attacker has the necessary privileges, and it can be exploited remotely over the network. According to the CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N), the attack complexity is low, and the attacker must have some privileges (PR:L) but no user interaction is needed. The impact is high on integrity, meaning attackers can modify or manipulate data or configurations without authorization, but confidentiality and availability are not impacted. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild, and no patches have been linked yet. The vulnerability affects a popular WordPress plugin that extends Elementor Page Builder Lite, widely used for building websites, which makes it a significant concern for website administrators relying on this plugin for content management and site functionality.

For European organizations, this vulnerability poses a significant risk to the integrity of their websites and web applications built using WordPress with The Plus Addons for Elementor Page Builder Lite. Unauthorized modification of website content or configurations can lead to defacement, insertion of malicious code, or disruption of business processes relying on the website. This can damage brand reputation, lead to loss of customer trust, and potentially expose organizations to regulatory scrutiny under GDPR if manipulated content leads to data misuse or misinformation. Since the vulnerability requires some level of authenticated access, insider threats or compromised user accounts can be leveraged by attackers to exploit this flaw. The lack of confidentiality and availability impact reduces the risk of data leakage or denial of service but does not diminish the threat of unauthorized content manipulation, which can have cascading effects on business operations and security posture.

European organizations should immediately audit user roles and permissions within their WordPress installations to ensure that only trusted users have access to sensitive plugin functionalities. Implement strict access controls and monitor for unusual privilege escalations or unauthorized changes. Since no official patch is currently available, organizations should consider temporarily disabling The Plus Addons for Elementor Page Builder Lite plugin or restricting its usage to trusted administrators only. Employ web application firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block suspicious requests targeting plugin endpoints. Regularly review plugin updates from POSIMYTH and apply patches promptly once released. Additionally, conduct security awareness training for administrators and users with elevated privileges to recognize and prevent misuse of their accounts. Implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all users with plugin access can further reduce the risk of exploitation.