CVE-2025-22811
📋 TL;DR
This stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the MT Addons for Elementor WordPress plugin allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages that are then executed when other users view those pages. The vulnerability affects all WordPress sites using MT Addons for Elementor plugin versions up to 1.0.6. Attackers can steal session cookies, redirect users to malicious sites, or perform actions on behalf of authenticated users.
💻 Affected Systems
- MT Addons for Elementor WordPress Plugin
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Attackers could steal administrator session cookies, take over WordPress sites, install backdoors, deface websites, or redirect visitors to malicious sites that distribute malware.
Likely Case
Attackers inject malicious JavaScript to steal user session cookies, redirect users to phishing pages, or perform actions on behalf of authenticated users without their knowledge.
If Mitigated
With proper input validation and output encoding, malicious scripts would be neutralized before being stored or displayed to users.
🎯 Exploit Status
Stored XSS vulnerabilities are commonly exploited. While no public PoC is confirmed, the vulnerability type and CVSS score suggest exploitation is straightforward for attackers with basic web security knowledge.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.0.7 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin dashboard. 2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'MT Addons for Elementor'. 4. Click 'Update Now' if update is available. 5. Alternatively, download version 1.0.7+ from WordPress.org and manually update.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable MT Addons Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate mt-addons-for-elementor
Implement Content Security Policy
allAdd CSP headers to restrict script execution sources
Add to .htaccess: Header set Content-Security-Policy "default-src 'self'; script-src 'self'"
Add to wp-config.php: header("Content-Security-Policy: default-src 'self'; script-src 'self'");
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Remove or disable the MT Addons for Elementor plugin completely
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block XSS payloads
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin → Plugins → Installed Plugins for MT Addons for Elementor version. If version is 1.0.6 or lower, you are vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get mt-addons-for-elementor --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
After updating, verify the plugin version shows 1.0.7 or higher in WordPress admin plugins page.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual POST requests to WordPress admin-ajax.php or admin-post.php containing script tags
- Multiple failed XSS attempts in web server logs
- Suspicious user agent strings containing script payloads
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing <script> tags in parameters
- Outbound connections to suspicious domains after page loads
- Unexpected redirects from legitimate pages
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND ("<script>" OR "javascript:" OR "onload=" OR "onerror=") AND uri_path="/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php"