CVE-2025-3863: The Post Carousel Slider for Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to improper authorization due to a m

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-3863?

post carousel slider for elementor: upgrade to 1.7.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-3863 being exploited?

CVE-2025-3863 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2025-3863 affect?

CVE-2025-3863 affects post carousel slider for elementor. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The Post Carousel Slider for Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to improper authorization due to a missing capability check on the process_wbelps_promo_form() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.6.0. This makes it pos

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-3863?

Priority 20/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2025-3863 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting post carousel slider for elementor. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Post Carousel Slider for Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to improper authorization due to a missing capability check on the process_wbelps_promo_form() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.6.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to trigger the plugin’s support‐form handler to send arbitrary emails to the site’s support address.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 79%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2025-06-26
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: plugin-devs

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-06-26 02:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:20 UTCUpdated Record last modified

plugin-devs post carousel slider for elementor UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.7.0

Fixed in: 1.7.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy post-carousel-slider-for-elementor || rpm -q post-carousel-slider-for-elementor || post-carousel-slider-for-elementor --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.7.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade post-carousel-slider-for-elementor

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade post-carousel-slider-for-elementor

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-3863?

post carousel slider for elementor: upgrade to 1.7.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-3863 being exploited?

CVE-2025-3863 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-3863 affect?

CVE-2025-3863 affects post carousel slider for elementor. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The Post Carousel Slider for Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to improper authorization due to a missing capability check on the process_wbelps_promo_form() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.6.0. This makes it pos

How urgent is CVE-2025-3863?

Priority 20/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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