CVE-2025-68088 is a Missing Authorization vulnerability identified in the merkulove Huger for Elementor plugin, specifically affecting versions up to and including 1.1.5. The root cause is an incorrectly configured access control mechanism that fails to properly verify user permissions before allowing certain actions. This flaw enables attackers who have some level of authenticated access (PR:L) to perform unauthorized operations that should be restricted, potentially leading to limited confidentiality and integrity breaches. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable over the network without requiring user interaction (UI:N), increasing its risk profile. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 5.4, reflecting a medium severity level due to the moderate impact on confidentiality and integrity and the low attack complexity. Although no exploits are currently known in the wild, the vulnerability poses a risk to WordPress sites using the Huger plugin, which is designed to extend Elementor page builder functionality. The absence of patches at the time of publication necessitates immediate attention to alternative mitigation strategies. The vulnerability does not affect availability, and the scope is limited to the web application environment where the plugin is installed. The issue was publicly disclosed on December 16, 2025, by Patchstack, indicating that organizations should monitor for updates from the vendor.

For European organizations, this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive content or manipulation of website data within WordPress sites using the Huger for Elementor plugin. While the impact on confidentiality and integrity is limited, unauthorized changes could damage brand reputation, lead to data leakage, or facilitate further attacks such as privilege escalation or phishing via compromised web content. Organizations relying on their websites for customer engagement or e-commerce may experience indirect financial and operational impacts. Since the vulnerability requires some authenticated privileges, insider threats or compromised user accounts could be leveraged to exploit this flaw. The lack of availability impact means service disruption is unlikely, but the integrity and confidentiality risks remain significant for organizations handling personal data or regulated information under GDPR. European entities with extensive web presence and digital marketing operations are particularly at risk if they have not updated or mitigated this vulnerability.

1. Monitor merkulove and Elementor official channels for patches addressing CVE-2025-68088 and apply updates promptly once available. 2. Until patches are released, restrict user privileges in WordPress to the minimum necessary, especially limiting access to roles that can interact with the Huger plugin features. 3. Implement web application firewalls (WAF) with custom rules to detect and block suspicious requests targeting the Huger plugin endpoints. 4. Conduct regular audits of user accounts and permissions to identify and remove unnecessary or stale accounts with elevated privileges. 5. Enable detailed logging and monitoring of plugin-related activities to detect unauthorized attempts early. 6. Educate site administrators and developers about the risks of missing authorization vulnerabilities and encourage secure coding and configuration practices. 7. Consider isolating or disabling the Huger plugin if it is not critical to business operations until a secure version is available. 8. Employ multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all administrative access to reduce the risk of compromised credentials being exploited.