CVE-2025-64352 identifies a missing authorization vulnerability in the WPDeveloper Essential Addons for Elementor plugin, specifically versions up to 6.2.4. This vulnerability stems from incorrectly configured access control mechanisms, which allow users with elevated privileges (high privileges) to perform certain actions without the necessary authorization checks. The plugin is a popular WordPress add-on that extends Elementor page builder functionality, widely used to enhance website features. The vulnerability does not affect confidentiality or availability but can lead to integrity issues by enabling unauthorized modifications or actions within the plugin's scope. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 2.7, indicating low severity due to the requirement of network access, high privileges, and no user interaction. No public exploits have been reported, and no patches are currently linked, suggesting the issue is newly disclosed. The vulnerability's impact is limited to environments where users have high privileges, such as site administrators or trusted editors, reducing the attack surface. However, in multi-user WordPress installations, this could allow privilege escalation or unauthorized changes to site content or configuration. The lack of proper authorization checks highlights a design or implementation flaw in the plugin's access control logic. Organizations using this plugin should monitor for suspicious activity and prepare to apply vendor patches once released.

For European organizations, the impact is primarily on the integrity of WordPress sites using the Essential Addons for Elementor plugin. Unauthorized actions by high-privilege users could lead to unauthorized content changes, configuration modifications, or potential escalation paths if combined with other vulnerabilities. While confidentiality and availability are not directly impacted, integrity compromises can damage organizational reputation, disrupt business operations, or facilitate further attacks. Given the plugin's popularity among European web developers and businesses relying on WordPress for their online presence, especially in countries with large digital economies like Germany, the UK, and France, the vulnerability poses a moderate operational risk. Organizations with multi-user WordPress environments or those that delegate administrative roles should be particularly cautious. The absence of known exploits reduces immediate risk, but the vulnerability could be targeted in the future, especially if combined with other weaknesses.

1. Immediately audit user roles and permissions in WordPress to ensure that only trusted users have high privileges capable of exploiting this vulnerability. 2. Limit the number of users with administrative or editor roles to reduce the attack surface. 3. Monitor logs for unusual administrative actions or configuration changes within WordPress and the Essential Addons plugin. 4. Implement strict access control policies and consider using WordPress security plugins that enforce role-based access controls more granularly. 5. Stay informed about vendor updates and apply patches promptly once available. 6. If possible, temporarily disable or restrict the plugin’s features that require high privileges until a patch is released. 7. Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing focusing on WordPress plugins and their access controls. 8. Educate administrators about the risks of privilege misuse and enforce strong authentication mechanisms to prevent unauthorized access to high-privilege accounts.