Platform
wordpress
Component
ce21-suite
Fixed in
2.3.2
CVE-2025-11007 represents a critical Privilege Escalation vulnerability affecting the CE21 Suite WordPress plugin. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to manipulate plugin settings, potentially leading to unauthorized admin account creation. The vulnerability impacts versions 2.2.1 through 2.3.1 of the plugin, and a fix is expected to be released by the vendor.
The primary impact of CVE-2025-11007 is the ability for an unauthenticated attacker to gain administrative access to a WordPress site. By exploiting the missing capability check in the wpajaxnoprivce21singlesignonsaveapi_settings AJAX action, an attacker can modify the plugin's API settings, specifically the secret key used for authentication. This allows them to create new administrator accounts, effectively taking control of the website. The blast radius is significant, as a compromised WordPress site can be used for data theft, malware distribution, or defacement. This vulnerability shares similarities with other plugin-related privilege escalation flaws, highlighting the importance of robust access controls.
CVE-2025-11007 was publicly disclosed on 2025-11-04. Currently, there are no known public Proof-of-Concept (PoC) exploits available, but the vulnerability's ease of exploitation suggests a high probability of exploitation. It is not currently listed on the CISA KEV catalog. Active campaigns targeting WordPress plugins are common, so vigilance is advised.
Exploit Status
EPSS
0.32% (54% percentile)
CISA SSVC
CVSS Vector
The immediate mitigation for CVE-2025-11007 is to upgrade the CE21 Suite plugin to a patched version as soon as it becomes available. If upgrading is not immediately feasible due to compatibility issues or breaking changes, consider temporarily disabling the plugin to prevent exploitation. While a direct workaround is not available, implementing a Web Application Firewall (WAF) rule to block requests to the vulnerable AJAX endpoint (wpajaxnoprivce21singlesignonsaveapi_settings) can provide a temporary layer of protection. After upgrading, verify the fix by attempting to access the plugin settings without authentication and confirming that access is denied.
Actualice el plugin CE21 Suite a una versión posterior a la 2.3.1. Esto corrige la vulnerabilidad de escalada de privilegios no autenticada al verificar correctamente los permisos antes de permitir la actualización de la configuración del plugin.
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CVE-2025-11007 is a critical vulnerability in the CE21 Suite WordPress plugin (versions 2.2.1–2.3.1) that allows unauthenticated attackers to update plugin settings and create admin accounts.
You are affected if your WordPress site uses the CE21 Suite plugin in versions 2.2.1 through 2.3.1. Check your plugin versions immediately.
Upgrade the CE21 Suite plugin to the latest available version as soon as possible. If upgrading is not immediately possible, disable the plugin temporarily.
While no public exploits are currently known, the vulnerability's ease of exploitation suggests a high probability of exploitation. Monitor your site closely.
Refer to the CE21 Suite plugin's official website or WordPress plugin repository for the latest advisory and update information.
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