CVE-2025-8208
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-08-24
Last updated on: 2025-08-25
Assigner: Wordfence
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| spexo | addons_for_elementor | 1.0.23 |
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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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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue in the Spexo Addons for Elementor WordPress plugin, specifically in its Countdown widget. It occurs because the plugin does not properly sanitize or escape user-supplied input. 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.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability allows attackers with contributor-level access or above to inject arbitrary web scripts into pages. This can lead to unauthorized actions such as stealing user session data, defacing the website, redirecting users to malicious sites, or performing actions on behalf of other users without their consent. It compromises the integrity and security of the affected website and its users.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Update the Spexo Addons for Elementor plugin to version 1.0.24 or later, as this version includes extensive modifications likely addressing security issues including this vulnerability. [1]