CVE-2025-66136
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2026-01-22
Last updated on: 2026-04-27
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| patchstack | carter_for_elementor | to 1.0.2 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-862 | The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2025-66136 is a Broken Access Control vulnerability in the WordPress Carter for Elementor plugin (versions up to 1.0.2). It occurs due to missing authorization, authentication, or nonce token checks in certain functions, which may allow users with low privileges (such as subscriber or developer roles) to perform actions that should be restricted to higher-privileged users. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability could allow unprivileged users to execute actions reserved for higher-privileged roles, potentially leading to unauthorized changes or access within the WordPress site. However, the severity is considered low (CVSS 5.4), and exploitation is unlikely. No official fix is currently available, but mitigation services exist. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Since no official fix or patched version is currently available, immediate mitigation steps include limiting user roles to trusted users only, avoiding granting subscriber or developer roles to untrusted users, and considering the use of third-party mitigation services such as those offered by Patchstack to protect affected installations. [1]