Missing Authorization in WDesignKit Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2025-9029

4.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Wdesignkit – Elementor & Gutenberg Starter Templates, Patterns, Cloud Workspace & Widget Builder
Vendor
CVE Published:
4 October 2025

What is CVE-2025-9029?

The WDesignKit plugin for WordPress, which includes Elementor and Gutenberg starter templates and features, has a security flaw due to missing authorization checks in the wdkit_handle_review_submission function. This vulnerability affects versions 1.2.16 and earlier, allowing unauthenticated users to submit feedback data to external services without proper verification of their authorization status. As a result, this can lead to potential data breaches and misuse of the service. Website owners using this plugin should update to the latest version to mitigate risks associated with this vulnerability.

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Affected Version(s)

WDesignKit – Elementor & Gutenberg Starter Templates, Patterns, Cloud Workspace & Widget Builder * <= 1.2.16

References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id...
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wdesignkit/tag...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Peter Thaleikis
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