CVE-2025-8603
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-08-28
Last updated on: 2025-08-29
Assigner: Wordfence
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| unlimited_elements | unlimited_elements_for_elementor | 1.5.148 |
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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?
The vulnerability in the Unlimited Elements For Elementor WordPress plugin is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue. It occurs because the plugin does not properly sanitize input or escape output in several widgets. This allows authenticated users with Contributor-level access or higher to inject malicious scripts into pages. These scripts then execute whenever any user views the infected page, potentially compromising user data or site integrity.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow attackers with Contributor-level access or above to inject arbitrary web scripts into pages. When other users visit these pages, the malicious scripts execute in their browsers, which can lead to theft of sensitive information, session hijacking, defacement, or other malicious actions. It compromises the security and trustworthiness of the affected website.
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
This vulnerability can be detected by checking if the installed version of the Unlimited Elements For Elementor plugin is version 1.5.148 or earlier, as these versions are vulnerable. You can verify the plugin version via the WordPress admin dashboard or by running the following command on your server to check the plugin version in the plugin directory: grep "Version:" wp-content/plugins/unlimited-elements-for-elementor/readme.txt Additionally, to detect potential exploitation attempts, monitor HTTP requests for suspicious inputs containing script tags or unusual payloads in pages managed by this plugin, especially from users with Contributor-level access or higher. Network intrusion detection systems (NIDS) or web application firewalls (WAF) can be configured to alert on such patterns. No specific commands for scanning the vulnerability are provided in the resources.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
The immediate step to mitigate this vulnerability is to update the Unlimited Elements For Elementor plugin to version 1.5.149 or later, as this update includes extensive modifications likely addressing the security issue described in CVE-2025-8603. Applying this update will fix the insufficient input sanitization and output escaping that allows stored cross-site scripting attacks. Additionally, restrict Contributor-level and higher user permissions if possible until the update is applied, and monitor your site for any suspicious activity related to script injection. [1]