Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This is a medium-severity SSRF issue in a WordPress Elementor add-on. An attacker could potentially make the website server send requests on their behalf, which may expose limited information or affect reachable services. The source bundle does not show active exploitation or a confirmed fixed version.
Executive priority
Prioritize identification and containment, especially on internet-facing WordPress sites. This is not currently evidenced as actively exploited, but SSRF can cross trust boundaries and deserves timely remediation planning.
Technical view
CVE-2025-31796 is CWE-918 SSRF in TheInnovs ElementsCSS Addons for Elementor, package css-for-elementor, reported through version 1.0.8.9. CVSS 3.1 is 5.4: network reachable, high attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction, changed scope, low confidentiality and integrity impact, no availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites running ElementsCSS Addons for Elementor css-for-elementor at or below 1.0.8.9. The affected-version metadata is inconsistent, so asset owners should verify plugin presence and exact installed versions directly.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as KEV in the provided bundle, and no cited source states active exploitation. Public details are sparse, so exploitation likelihood and prerequisites should be treated as incomplete rather than assumed.
Researcher notes
The bundle names <=1.0.8.9, while the Patchstack URL text references <=1.0.8.7; affected-version data also appears incomplete. Do not assume a fixed version from the supplied evidence. Validate exposure through inventory, not probing.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for css-for-elementor plugin usage.
- Check vendor and Patchstack guidance for a fixed release or mitigation.
- Disable or remove the plugin where it is not business-critical.
- Limit server outbound access to internal services where feasible.
- Monitor WordPress servers for unusual outbound request patterns.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether css-for-elementor is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record the installed plugin version and compare against <= 1.0.8.9.
- Review web server logs for unexpected outbound-request indicators.
- Verify egress controls block access to sensitive internal endpoints.
- Track vendor advisories for clarified affected and fixed versions.
Public sources used
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CWE-918: Information exposure and cloud metadata lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.4 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N2.22.7PatchstackVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.4MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)
Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.