CVE-2025-8462
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-08-12
Last updated on: 2025-08-12
Assigner: Wordfence
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| risethemes | rt_easy_builder | 2.3 |
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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 RT Easy Builder – Advanced addons for Elementor WordPress plugin. It occurs via the social URL parameter due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. Authenticated users with Contributor-level access or higher can inject malicious web scripts into pages, which then execute whenever any user accesses those pages.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability allows attackers with Contributor-level access or above to inject arbitrary scripts into web pages. This can lead to unauthorized actions such as stealing user credentials, session hijacking, defacement, or spreading malware to visitors of the affected pages.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, immediately deactivate and remove the RT Easy Builder – Advanced addons for Elementor plugin from your WordPress installation, especially if it is version 2.3 or earlier. Since the plugin has been temporarily closed and removed from download availability pending a full security review, avoid reinstalling or updating it until a patched version is released. Additionally, restrict Contributor-level and higher user permissions to trusted users only to reduce risk. [1]