CVE-2025-49076
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-06-06
Last updated on: 2026-04-23
Assigner: Patchstack
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| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-79 | The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue in The Plus Addons for Elementor Page Builder Lite plugin (versions up to 6.2.7). It allows attackers with at least Contributor-level privileges to inject malicious scripts into web pages generated by the plugin. These scripts can execute when visitors access the affected website, potentially causing redirects, displaying unwanted advertisements, or executing other harmful HTML payloads. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
If exploited, this vulnerability can lead to attackers injecting malicious scripts that run in the browsers of site visitors. This can result in unwanted redirects, display of malicious advertisements, or other harmful actions. Although the risk is considered low priority due to limited impact and exploitation likelihood, automated attacks could compromise many sites before patches are applied. In case of compromise, professional incident response and server-side malware scanning are recommended. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection of this vulnerability involves checking the version of The Plus Addons for Elementor Page Builder Lite plugin installed on your WordPress site. Versions up to and including 6.2.7 are vulnerable. You can detect the plugin version via WordPress admin dashboard or by running commands on the server such as: `wp plugin list | grep 'the-plus-addons-for-elementor-page-builder'` if WP-CLI is installed. Additionally, monitoring for suspicious scripts or unexpected redirects in web traffic logs may indicate exploitation attempts. For deeper inspection, professional incident response and server-side malware scanning are recommended, as plugin-based scanners may be unreliable due to potential tampering. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include updating The Plus Addons for Elementor Page Builder Lite plugin to version 6.2.8 or later, which contains the fix for this vulnerability. If updating immediately is not possible, applying virtual patching (vPatching) provided by Patchstack can auto-mitigate the vulnerability before official patches are applied. Additionally, restrict Contributor-level privileges to trusted users only, as exploitation requires at least Contributor-level access. In case of suspected compromise, engage professional incident response and perform server-side malware scanning. [1]