CVE-2025-8068 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting the HT Mega – Absolute Addons For Elementor plugin for WordPress, developed by devitemsllc. The vulnerability arises from an improper authorization check (CWE-863) in the 'ajax_trash_templates' function present in all plugin versions up to and including 2.9.1. This flaw allows authenticated users with Contributor-level privileges or higher to perform unauthorized actions such as deleting arbitrary attachment files and moving arbitrary posts, pages, and templates to the Trash. The vulnerability does not require user interaction and can be exploited remotely over the network (AV:N), with low attack complexity (AC:L). The attacker must have some level of authenticated access (PR:L), but no elevated privileges beyond Contributor are necessary. The impact primarily affects data integrity, allowing unauthorized modification and potential loss of content, but does not directly compromise confidentiality or availability. No known exploits are currently in the wild, and no patches have been linked yet. The vulnerability affects all versions of the plugin up to 2.9.1, which is widely used in WordPress sites to extend Elementor page builder functionality.

For European organizations, this vulnerability poses a risk to the integrity of web content managed via WordPress sites using the HT Mega plugin. Unauthorized deletion or movement of posts, pages, templates, and attachments can disrupt business operations, damage brand reputation, and cause data loss. Organizations relying on WordPress for marketing, e-commerce, or internal communication may face content management disruptions. Although the vulnerability does not directly expose sensitive data, the ability to alter or remove content could be leveraged in targeted attacks to deface websites or remove critical information. The requirement for Contributor-level access means that attackers need to compromise or have access to user accounts with at least this privilege, which could be achieved through phishing or credential reuse. Given the widespread use of WordPress in Europe, especially among SMEs and public sector entities, the vulnerability could have broad impact if exploited.

European organizations should immediately audit their WordPress installations to identify the presence of the HT Mega – Absolute Addons For Elementor plugin and verify the version in use. Until an official patch is released, organizations should consider the following mitigations: 1) Restrict Contributor-level access strictly to trusted users and review user roles and permissions to minimize unnecessary privileges. 2) Implement multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all WordPress user accounts to reduce the risk of account compromise. 3) Monitor WordPress logs and plugin activity for unusual deletion or movement of content, enabling early detection of exploitation attempts. 4) Employ web application firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block suspicious AJAX requests targeting the vulnerable function. 5) Consider temporarily disabling or removing the plugin if feasible, especially on high-risk or critical sites. 6) Stay alert for official patches or updates from devitemsllc and apply them promptly once available. 7) Educate users about phishing and credential hygiene to prevent account takeover.