CVE-2025-66162 is a missing authorization vulnerability identified in the merkulove Spoter for Elementor plugin, specifically affecting versions up to and including 1.04. This vulnerability arises from incorrectly configured access control security levels within the plugin, allowing attackers with limited privileges (PR:L) to bypass authorization checks and perform actions they should not be permitted to execute. The vulnerability does not require user interaction (UI:N) and can be exploited remotely over the network (AV:N). The CVSS v3.1 base score is 5.4, indicating a medium severity level, with impacts primarily on confidentiality and integrity, but no impact on availability. The plugin is a WordPress add-on used to enhance Elementor page builder functionality, which is widely adopted across many websites. The lack of proper authorization checks could allow an attacker to access or modify sensitive data or configurations within the plugin's scope. No patches or fixes have been published at the time of disclosure, and no known exploits are reported in the wild. The vulnerability was reserved on 2025-11-21 and published on 2025-12-16 by Patchstack. Given the plugin's role in website content management, exploitation could lead to unauthorized data exposure or manipulation, potentially undermining site integrity and user trust.

For European organizations, this vulnerability poses a risk to the confidentiality and integrity of data managed through WordPress sites using the Spoter for Elementor plugin. Attackers with low privileges could escalate their access or perform unauthorized actions, potentially exposing sensitive customer or business data or altering website content. This could lead to reputational damage, regulatory non-compliance (especially under GDPR), and operational disruptions if critical content is modified. Since the vulnerability does not affect availability, denial-of-service impacts are unlikely. However, unauthorized data access or modification could facilitate further attacks such as phishing or malware distribution. Organizations relying on WordPress for marketing, e-commerce, or customer engagement in Europe should be particularly vigilant, as compromised sites could impact user trust and business continuity.

European organizations should immediately audit their WordPress environments to identify installations of the merkulove Spoter for Elementor plugin, especially versions up to 1.04. Until a patch is released, restrict access to the plugin’s administrative and configuration interfaces by implementing strict role-based access controls and IP whitelisting where feasible. Monitor web server and application logs for unusual access patterns or privilege escalations related to the plugin. Employ web application firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block attempts to exploit missing authorization. Regularly update WordPress core, themes, and plugins to reduce the attack surface. Engage with the vendor or security community to obtain patches or mitigations as soon as they become available. Additionally, conduct security awareness training for administrators managing WordPress sites to recognize potential exploitation signs. Implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA) for administrative accounts can further reduce risk.