CVE-2025-31850
📋 TL;DR
This stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the PDF Generator Addon for Elementor Page Builder WordPress plugin allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages. When users view pages containing the malicious content, the scripts execute in their browsers, potentially stealing session cookies, redirecting users, or performing actions on their behalf. All WordPress sites using vulnerable versions of this plugin are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- PDF Generator Addon for Elementor Page Builder
⚠️ 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.
Likely Case
Attackers steal user session cookies, perform actions as authenticated users, or redirect users to phishing pages.
If Mitigated
With proper input validation and output encoding, malicious scripts would be neutralized before reaching users' browsers.
🎯 Exploit Status
Stored XSS vulnerabilities in WordPress plugins are commonly exploited. While no public PoC is mentioned, the vulnerability type suggests exploitation is straightforward for attackers with basic web skills.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.7.6 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'PDF Generator Addon for Elementor Page Builder'. 4. Click 'Update Now' if update is available. 5. Alternatively, download version 1.7.6+ from WordPress repository and manually update.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable plugin
allTemporarily disable the PDF Generator Addon plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate pdf-generator-addon-for-elementor-page-builder
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
- Restrict plugin access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin → Plugins → Installed Plugins for 'PDF Generator Addon for Elementor Page Builder' versionCheck Version:
wp plugin get pdf-generator-addon-for-elementor-page-builder --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is 1.7.6 or higher in WordPress admin panel📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual POST requests to plugin endpoints
- Suspicious JavaScript in form submissions
- Multiple failed XSS attempts in web server logs
Network Indicators:
- Malicious script tags in HTTP requests
- Unexpected redirects to external domains
- Suspicious iframe or script injections
SIEM Query:
source="web_server" AND ("pdf-generator-addon" OR "elementor") AND ("script" OR "javascript" OR "onload" OR "onerror")