CVE-2025-26761
📋 TL;DR
A DOM-based cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in HashThemes Easy Elementor Addons WordPress plugin allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. This affects all WordPress sites using Easy Elementor Addons versions up to 2.1.5. Attackers can steal session cookies, redirect users, or perform actions on their behalf.
💻 Affected Systems
- HashThemes Easy Elementor Addons 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 steal administrator session cookies, gain full control of WordPress site, install backdoors, deface website, or steal sensitive user data.
Likely Case
Attackers steal user session cookies, redirect visitors to malicious sites, or perform limited actions within the WordPress interface.
If Mitigated
Limited impact due to Content Security Policy (CSP) headers, input sanitization at other layers, or restricted plugin usage.
🎯 Exploit Status
DOM-based XSS typically requires user interaction but can be exploited via crafted links or forms.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 2.1.6 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'Easy Elementor Addons' and click 'Update Now'. 4. Verify update to version 2.1.6 or higher.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Plugin
allTemporarily deactivate Easy Elementor Addons plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate easy-elementor-addons
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
- Disable Easy Elementor Addons plugin completely
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block XSS payloads
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin → Plugins → Easy Elementor Addons → Version. If version is 2.1.5 or lower, you are vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get easy-elementor-addons --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is 2.1.6 or higher in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual POST/GET requests with script tags or JavaScript payloads to pages using Easy Elementor Addons
- Multiple failed XSS attempts in web server logs
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing suspicious script tags or JavaScript in parameters
- Outbound connections to unknown domains after visiting affected pages
SIEM Query:
source="web_server_logs" AND (uri="*easy-elementor-addons*" OR uri="*elementor*") AND (message="*<script>*" OR message="*javascript:*" OR message="*onload=*" OR message="*onerror=*")