CVE-2025-1295 Details
Description
The Templines Elementor Helper Core plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in all versions up to, and including, 2.7. This is due to allowing arbitrary user meta updates. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to update their role to Administrator. The vulnerability can only be exploited when the BuddyPress plugin is also installed and activated.
A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the Templines Elementor Helper Core plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions through 2.7. The issue arises from the plugin's allowance of arbitrary user meta updates, enabling authenticated attackers with Subscriber-level access or higher to elevate their roles to Administrator. This vulnerability can only be exploited if the BuddyPress plugin is also installed and activated.
Users are advised to update the Templines Elementor Helper Core plugin to version 2.8 or a newer patched version.
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Assessed Feb 27, 2025CISA-ADP
Assessed Feb 27, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| http://localhost:1337/wp-content/plugins/templines-helper-core/youzify/youzify.php#L3082 | [email protected] | Broken LinkSource CodeVendor |
| https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/8c5aa062-b9a2-4ddb-a5bf-4c8368218e85?source=cve | [email protected] | AdvisoryRemedy |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-269 | Improper Privilege Management | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Templines Elementor Helper Core | All versions |
CPE
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Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Feb 27, 2025 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |
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