Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This affects WordPress sites using Page Manager for Elementor through version 2.0.5. A logged-in user may be able to perform actions they should not be authorized to perform. The listed impact is highest for availability, with limited confidentiality and integrity impact.
Executive priority
Treat as high priority for affected WordPress sites with multiple login roles. Prioritize inventory and containment first, then follow vendor guidance when a patch or mitigation is confirmed.
Technical view
CVE-2025-53230 is a CWE-862 Missing Authorization issue in honzat Page Manager for Elementor, package page-manager-for-elementor. CVSS 3.1 is 7.6: network reachable, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, with C:L/I:L/A:H impacts.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress installations with Page Manager for Elementor installed at version 2.0.5 or earlier, especially sites allowing non-administrator logins such as authors, editors, customers, or members.
Exploitation context
The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or other evidence of active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates an authenticated, low-privileged attacker could exploit it remotely without user interaction, but no exploit details are provided.
Researcher notes
The public bundle confirms the vulnerability class, affected plugin, affected version range, and CVSS vector, but does not include endpoint details, proof-of-concept material, or a named fixed release. Avoid assuming patch status beyond cited guidance.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for Page Manager for Elementor version 2.0.5 or earlier.
- Check vendor, WordPress.org, and Patchstack guidance for a fixed version or official mitigation.
- Disable or remove the plugin where it is not business-critical.
- Limit low-privilege WordPress accounts until remediation is confirmed.
- Review recent content and administrative changes for unauthorized activity.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Page Manager for Elementor is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record the installed plugin version and compare it with the affected range.
- Verify only trusted users have WordPress login access.
- Review WordPress audit logs for unexpected page-management or configuration changes.
- Track CVE and Patchstack records for updated remediation information.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
Conservative CVE-to-ATT&CK context
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CWE-862: Authorization and privilege behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 7.6 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:H
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:H2.84.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.6HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:H
Source materials
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CWE details
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Missing Authorization
Missing Authorization represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.