Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-55712 is a broken access control issue in the WordPress The Plus Addons for Elementor Page Builder Lite plugin through version 6.3.13. A logged-in user may be able to perform actions they should not be authorized to perform, creating integrity risk for affected WordPress sites.
Executive priority
Treat as a prioritized maintenance issue for customer-facing WordPress properties, not an emergency based on current evidence. Sites with many contributor, author, or subscriber accounts should move faster because the flaw requires authenticated access.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-862 missing authorization in POSIMYTH The Plus Addons for Elementor Page Builder Lite. CVSS 3.1 is 6.5 with network attack vector, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, and high integrity impact. The provided sources do not include endpoint details, exploit mechanics, or a named fixed version.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress installations running the-plus-addons-for-elementor-page-builder Lite at version 6.3.13 or earlier, especially sites allowing multiple authenticated users. Public-facing WordPress sites are more operationally exposed if low-privilege accounts exist.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates exploitation requires authenticated low-privilege access, not anonymous access, and does not require user interaction.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse. The CVE narrative says versions through 6.3.13 are affected, while the structured affected block in the bundle is inconsistent. Validate against the vendor or Patchstack record before final scoping. No exploit steps, affected endpoint, or fixed version are provided here.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for this plugin and installed version.
- Check POSIMYTH and Patchstack guidance for a fixed release or workaround.
- Update the plugin if vendor guidance identifies a safe fixed version.
- Disable or remove the plugin where it is not business-critical.
- Review and reduce unnecessary low-privilege WordPress accounts.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether the plugin is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record the installed version and compare it with <= 6.3.13.
- Review user roles and authenticated access paths on affected sites.
- Check vendor and Patchstack advisories for updated remediation details.
- Monitor site logs for unauthorized configuration or content changes.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N2.83.6Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
6.5MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
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