CVE-2025-8146
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-08-02
Last updated on: 2025-08-04
Assigner: Wordfence
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| qi_addons | qi_addons_for_elementor | * |
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Exploitability
| 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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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue in the Qi Addons For Elementor WordPress plugin, specifically in the TypeOut Text widget. It occurs because the plugin does not properly sanitize and escape user-supplied input attributes. As a result, authenticated users with contributor-level access or higher can inject malicious scripts into pages. These scripts then execute whenever any user views the affected page. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability allows attackers with contributor-level access to inject arbitrary scripts into web pages, which can lead to unauthorized actions such as stealing user credentials, session hijacking, defacement, or spreading malware. This compromises the security and integrity of the affected website and can impact all users who visit the injected pages. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
To detect this vulnerability, you can check if your WordPress site is running the Qi Addons For Elementor plugin version 1.9.2 or earlier. Additionally, you can scan pages that use the TypeOut Text widget for suspicious or unexpected script tags or JavaScript code injected in user-supplied attributes. There are no specific commands provided in the resources, but you can use tools like WP-CLI to check plugin versions (e.g., `wp plugin list`) and web vulnerability scanners to detect stored XSS. Manual inspection of pages with contributor-level user input may also help identify injected scripts. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
The immediate step to mitigate this vulnerability is to update the Qi Addons For Elementor plugin to the latest version that includes the patch (post version 1.9.2). The update addresses the stored XSS vulnerability by sanitizing inputs and escaping outputs properly. Until the update is applied, restrict contributor-level access if possible and monitor for suspicious activity related to script injection. [1]