CVE-2025-57939 MEDIUM

CVE-2025-57939: WordPress Image Hover Effects – Elementor Addon Plugin <= 1.4.4 - Broken Access Control Vulnerability

Vendor Blocksera
Product Image Hover Effects – Elementor Addon
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published September 22, 2025
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

5.3/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality None
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Blocksera Image Hover Effects – Elementor Addon image-hover-effects-addon-for-elementor allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Image Hover Effects – Elementor Addon: from n/a through <= 1.4.4.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The Image Hover Effects addon for Elementor is missing authorization checks on certain functions. An unauthenticated attacker can modify data on the site without permission. The vulnerability affects versions up to 1.4.4. Site owners should update to a version newer than 1.4.4 as soon as possible.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify site data without authentication or permission.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Attackers can alter site content or settings without logging in, potentially defacing pages or corrupting Elementor designs.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

September 22, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated