CVE-2025-68494 is a vulnerability identified in Leap13's Premium Addons for Elementor plugin, affecting all versions up to and including 4.11.53. The flaw allows an unauthorized attacker to remotely retrieve embedded sensitive system information from the affected WordPress plugin without requiring any authentication or user interaction. The vulnerability is classified under the category of exposure of sensitive system information to an unauthorized control sphere. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.5, indicating a high severity level, with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. This means the attack can be performed remotely over the network (AV:N), with low attack complexity (AC:L), no privileges required (PR:N), and no user interaction needed (UI:N). The scope remains unchanged (S:U), and the impact is high on confidentiality (C:H) but none on integrity (I:N) or availability (A:N). The vulnerability arises from the plugin's failure to properly restrict access to sensitive embedded data, potentially including configuration details, API keys, or other confidential information that could aid attackers in further compromising the system or network. Although no known exploits have been reported in the wild as of now, the ease of exploitation and the critical nature of the exposed data make this a significant threat. The vulnerability was reserved on December 19, 2025, and published on December 24, 2025, by Patchstack. No official patches or fixes are linked yet, so users must monitor vendor communications closely. The affected product is widely used in WordPress environments, particularly for enhancing Elementor page builder capabilities, making it a common target for attackers seeking to leverage exposed data for lateral movement or reconnaissance.

For European organizations, the exposure of sensitive system information can lead to significant risks including data breaches, unauthorized access, and facilitation of subsequent attacks such as privilege escalation or targeted phishing campaigns. Organizations relying on the Premium Addons for Elementor plugin for their WordPress sites—especially those handling sensitive customer data or critical business functions—may face confidentiality compromises that could damage reputation and incur regulatory penalties under GDPR. The vulnerability does not directly affect system integrity or availability, but the leaked information could provide attackers with insights to exploit other vulnerabilities or gain unauthorized access. Public-facing websites, e-commerce platforms, and service providers using this plugin are particularly vulnerable. The absence of required authentication and user interaction lowers the barrier for exploitation, increasing the likelihood of automated scanning and attacks. Given the high adoption of WordPress and Elementor in Europe, the potential impact is widespread, affecting small to large enterprises across sectors such as retail, finance, healthcare, and government services.

1. Immediately monitor official Leap13 and WordPress plugin repositories for patches addressing CVE-2025-68494 and apply updates as soon as they become available. 2. In the interim, restrict access to the plugin’s endpoints or pages that may expose sensitive data using web application firewalls (WAFs) or server-level access controls. 3. Conduct thorough audits of the data exposed via the plugin to identify and remediate any leaked credentials, API keys, or configuration details. 4. Implement network segmentation and least privilege principles to limit the impact if sensitive information is compromised. 5. Enable detailed logging and monitoring to detect unusual access patterns or data retrieval attempts related to the plugin. 6. Educate web administrators and developers about the risks of exposing sensitive data through plugins and encourage secure coding and configuration practices. 7. Consider temporary disabling or replacing the plugin with alternative solutions if patching is delayed and risk is deemed unacceptable. 8. Review and update incident response plans to include scenarios involving sensitive data exposure from third-party plugins.