PatchSiren cyber security CVE debrief
CVE-2025-15369 xpro CVE debrief
A missing capability check in the Xpro Addons for Elementor WordPress plugin allows unauthenticated attackers to create published templates. The vulnerability exists in the `get_content_editor` function through version 1.5.0. No authentication is required to exploit this flaw, which could lead to unauthorized content injection on affected sites. The issue was disclosed on 2026-05-20 with a CVSS 3.1 score of 5.3 (Medium). No known exploitation in ransomware campaigns has been reported.
- Vendor
- xpro
- Product
- Xpro Addons — 140+ Widgets for Elementor
- CVSS
- MEDIUM 5.3
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-05-20
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-05-20
- Advisory published
- 2026-05-20
- Advisory updated
- 2026-05-20
Who should care
WordPress site administrators using Xpro Addons for Elementor, security teams monitoring plugin vulnerabilities, and web developers responsible for Elementor-based sites
Technical summary
The `get_content_editor` function in Xpro Addons for Elementor fails to verify user capabilities before allowing template creation operations. This missing authorization check permits any unauthenticated visitor to submit requests that create and publish Xpro templates. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 1.5.0. The CVSS vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N indicates network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and low integrity impact with no confidentiality or availability impact.
Defensive priority
medium
Recommended defensive actions
- Update Xpro Addons for Elementor to a version newer than 1.5.0 if available
- Review existing Xpro templates for unauthorized content
- Implement Web Application Firewall rules to restrict access to template creation endpoints
- Audit user roles and capabilities for template management functions
- Monitor for unexpected template publications in WordPress admin logs
Evidence notes
Vulnerability identified by Wordfence. Source references include WordPress plugin repository browser and Wordfence threat intelligence database.
Official resources
2026-05-20