CVE-2025-6325 is an Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability found in KingAddons.com King Addons for Elementor, a widely used WordPress plugin designed to extend Elementor page builder functionality. The flaw exists in versions up to and including 51.1.36 and allows an attacker to escalate privileges without authentication or user interaction. The vulnerability arises from improper assignment of user privileges within the plugin, enabling attackers to gain elevated permissions remotely over the network. This can lead to full compromise of the WordPress site, including unauthorized access to sensitive data, modification or deletion of content, and disruption of service. The CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 reflects the critical nature of this vulnerability, with attack vector being network (AV:N), no authentication required (PR:N), no user interaction (UI:N), and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability (C:H/I:H/A:H). Although no exploits have been observed in the wild yet, the vulnerability's characteristics make it highly exploitable and dangerous. The vulnerability was reserved in June 2025 and published in November 2025, indicating recent discovery and disclosure. The lack of a patch link suggests that a fix may still be pending or newly released, emphasizing the need for vigilance. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to websites using this plugin, especially those that rely on it for critical web functionality or handle sensitive user data.

For European organizations, the impact of CVE-2025-6325 can be severe. Many European businesses and institutions use WordPress as their content management system, often enhanced with Elementor and its addons for website customization. A successful exploitation could lead to complete site takeover, resulting in data breaches, defacement, loss of customer trust, and potential regulatory penalties under GDPR due to compromised personal data. The availability of the website could also be disrupted, affecting business operations and revenue. Attackers could implant malicious code, redirect traffic, or use compromised sites as a foothold for further attacks within the corporate network. The critical nature of the vulnerability means that even organizations with limited security expertise could be targeted effectively. The absence of required authentication lowers the barrier for attackers, increasing the likelihood of widespread exploitation. European organizations in sectors such as e-commerce, finance, healthcare, and government, which often have high web presence and stringent data protection requirements, are particularly vulnerable to the consequences of this flaw.

1. Immediate action should be taken to update King Addons for Elementor to the latest patched version once it is officially released by the vendor. 2. Until a patch is available, restrict access to the WordPress admin dashboard and plugin management areas using IP whitelisting or VPN access controls. 3. Implement Web Application Firewalls (WAF) with custom rules to detect and block suspicious requests targeting the plugin’s endpoints. 4. Conduct thorough audits of user privileges within WordPress to ensure no excessive permissions are granted unnecessarily. 5. Monitor logs for unusual activity, such as privilege escalations or unauthorized changes to plugin files and settings. 6. Employ security plugins that can detect file integrity changes and alert administrators promptly. 7. Educate website administrators about the risks and signs of exploitation related to this vulnerability. 8. Consider isolating critical WordPress instances in segmented network zones to limit lateral movement if compromised. 9. Regularly back up website data and configurations to enable rapid recovery in case of compromise. 10. Engage with the plugin vendor and security community to stay informed about patch releases and exploit developments.