CVE-2025-24578
📋 TL;DR
This DOM-based cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in ElementInvader Addons for Elementor allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by users. The vulnerability affects WordPress sites using this plugin, potentially compromising user sessions and data. All versions up to 1.3.0 are vulnerable.
💻 Affected Systems
- ElementInvader Addons for Elementor
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Attackers could steal session cookies, redirect users to malicious sites, perform actions on behalf of authenticated users, or install malware on visitor browsers.
Likely Case
Session hijacking, credential theft, defacement of affected pages, or redirection to phishing sites.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if proper Content Security Policy (CSP) headers are implemented and user input validation is enforced elsewhere.
🎯 Exploit Status
DOM-based XSS typically requires user interaction but can be exploited through crafted links or forms.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.3.1 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'ElementInvader Addons for Elementor'. 4. Click 'Update Now' if update available. 5. Alternatively, download latest version from WordPress repository and replace plugin files.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable plugin
allTemporarily disable the ElementInvader Addons for Elementor plugin until patched.
wp plugin deactivate elementinvader-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 nginx config: add_header Content-Security-Policy "default-src 'self'; script-src 'self'";
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block XSS payloads.
- Disable user input fields that trigger the vulnerability if identifiable.
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin > Plugins > Installed Plugins for ElementInvader Addons for Elementor version 1.3.0 or earlier.Check Version:
wp plugin get elementinvader-addons-for-elementor --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is 1.3.1 or later in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual POST/GET requests with script tags or JavaScript payloads to plugin endpoints.
- Multiple failed XSS attempts in web server logs.
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing <script>, javascript:, or encoded XSS payloads to plugin-specific URLs.
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND (url="*elementinvader*" OR url="*elementor*") AND (message="*<script>*" OR message="*javascript:*")