CVE-2026-25468 Overview
CVE-2026-25468 is a sensitive information disclosure vulnerability in the weDevs Happy Addons for Elementor WordPress plugin. The flaw affects all versions up to and including 3.20.8. It is classified under [CWE-497]: Exposure of Sensitive System Information to an Unauthorized Control Sphere. An unauthenticated attacker can retrieve embedded sensitive data over the network without user interaction. The vulnerability has a confidentiality impact but does not affect integrity or availability.
Critical Impact
Unauthenticated remote attackers can retrieve embedded sensitive data from affected WordPress sites running Happy Addons for Elementor 3.20.8 or earlier.
Affected Products
- weDevs Happy Addons for Elementor (WordPress plugin)
- All versions from initial release through 3.20.8
- WordPress installations using the happy-elementor-addons plugin
Discovery Timeline
- 2026-05-07 - CVE-2026-25468 published to NVD
- 2026-05-07 - Last updated in NVD database
Technical Details for CVE-2026-25468
Vulnerability Analysis
The Happy Addons for Elementor plugin extends the Elementor page builder with widgets and features for WordPress sites. The vulnerability falls under [CWE-497], which describes the exposure of system-level information to actors outside the intended control sphere. In this case, the plugin embeds sensitive data in responses or accessible resources without enforcing proper authorization checks.
An unauthenticated attacker can issue network requests to a vulnerable WordPress site and retrieve the exposed information. The attack requires no privileges and no user interaction. The confidentiality of embedded data is compromised, while integrity and availability remain unaffected.
Root Cause
The root cause is improper restriction of access to sensitive system information embedded within plugin output or endpoints. The plugin fails to enforce authorization boundaries between trusted administrative contexts and unauthenticated visitors. Sensitive data intended for privileged users becomes reachable through standard HTTP requests.
Attack Vector
The attack vector is remote and network-based. An attacker sends crafted HTTP requests to a WordPress site running Happy Addons for Elementor 3.20.8 or earlier. The plugin returns embedded sensitive information that the attacker parses from the response. No authentication or social engineering is required. Refer to the Patchstack Vulnerability Database Entry for additional technical context.
Detection Methods for CVE-2026-25468
Indicators of Compromise
- Unusual unauthenticated HTTP requests targeting Happy Addons for Elementor endpoints or pages rendered with its widgets
- Repeated requests from a single source enumerating plugin-related URLs or REST endpoints
- Web server logs showing access patterns inconsistent with normal site visitor behavior
Detection Strategies
- Inventory WordPress sites and identify installations of happy-elementor-addons at version 3.20.8 or earlier
- Review web server access logs for anomalous requests to plugin paths under /wp-content/plugins/happy-elementor-addons/
- Apply web application firewall rules to flag suspicious enumeration of plugin resources
Monitoring Recommendations
- Monitor outbound responses for sensitive data patterns leaving the WordPress application
- Track plugin version inventory across managed WordPress estates and alert on outdated installs
- Correlate WordPress access logs with threat intelligence feeds covering known scanning infrastructure
How to Mitigate CVE-2026-25468
Immediate Actions Required
- Identify all WordPress sites running Happy Addons for Elementor and confirm installed versions
- Update the plugin to a version released after 3.20.8 once a patched release is available
- Restrict administrative access and review any data that may have been exposed prior to remediation
Patch Information
The vulnerability affects Happy Addons for Elementor through version 3.20.8. Site administrators should consult the Patchstack Vulnerability Database Entry and the weDevs plugin changelog for the fixed release version. Apply the vendor patch through the WordPress plugin updater or by replacing the plugin directory manually.
Workarounds
- Deploy a web application firewall rule to block unauthenticated requests to plugin endpoints exposing sensitive data
- Temporarily deactivate the Happy Addons for Elementor plugin until a patched version is installed
- Restrict access to the WordPress site using IP allowlists or authentication at the reverse proxy level where feasible
# Configuration example: identify vulnerable plugin version via WP-CLI
wp plugin get happy-elementor-addons --field=version
wp plugin update happy-elementor-addons
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