CVE-2025-54697: WordPress Kadence WooCommerce Email Designer Plugin <= 1.5.16 - Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Published Aug 14, 2025
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Updated

Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in Ben Ritner - Kadence WP Kadence WooCommerce Email Designer allows Privilege Escalation. This issue affects Kadence WooCommerce Email Designer: from n/a through 1.5.16.

Other sources

Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in StellarWP Kadence WooCommerce Email Designer kadence-woocommerce-email-designer allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects Kadence WooCommerce Email Designer: from n/a through <= 1.5.16.

MITRE

Affected Software

1 affected component
Kadence WP Kadence WooCommerce Email Designer<=1.5.16

Remediation

Information

Update the WordPress Kadence WooCommerce Email Designer plugin to the latest available version (at least 1.5.17).

Event History

Aug 14, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:34 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:34 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-54697?

CVE-2025-54697 is classified as a privilege escalation vulnerability.

2

How does CVE-2025-54697 impact the Kadence WooCommerce Email Designer?

CVE-2025-54697 allows unauthorized users to gain elevated privileges within the Kadence WooCommerce Email Designer.

3

How do I fix CVE-2025-54697?

To fix CVE-2025-54697, users should update the Kadence WooCommerce Email Designer to the latest version beyond 1.5.16.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2025-54697?

CVE-2025-54697 affects all versions of the Kadence WooCommerce Email Designer up to and including version 1.5.16.

5

What should I do if I can't update my plugin due to CVE-2025-54697?

If you are unable to update your plugin due to CVE-2025-54697, it is recommended to restrict access to the plugin until a safe upgrade can be implemented.

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