CVE-2025-8779
Stored XSS in Elementor WidgetKit Plugin's Team and Countdown Widgets
Publication date: 2025-12-13
Last updated on: 2025-12-13
Assigner: Wordfence
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| all-in-one | 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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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue in the All-in-One Addons for Elementor – WidgetKit plugin for WordPress. It occurs in the Team and Countdown widgets due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user-supplied attributes. Authenticated attackers with contributor-level access or higher can inject malicious web scripts into pages, which execute whenever a user views the infected page.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability allows attackers to inject arbitrary scripts that execute in the context of users visiting the affected pages. This can lead to unauthorized actions such as stealing user credentials, session hijacking, defacement, or spreading malware. Since the attacker needs contributor-level access, it can compromise site integrity and user trust.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Update the All-in-One Addons for Elementor – WidgetKit plugin to version 2.5.7 or later, as this version includes significant changes likely addressing the vulnerability. Additionally, restrict contributor-level access and above to trusted users only to reduce the risk of exploitation. [2]