CVE-2025-32135
📋 TL;DR
This stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Split Test For Elementor 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 or performing actions on their behalf. All WordPress sites using vulnerable versions of this plugin are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- Split Test 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, deface websites, or redirect visitors to malicious sites.
Likely Case
Attackers inject malicious JavaScript to steal user session cookies or credentials, potentially compromising user accounts.
If Mitigated
With proper input validation and output encoding, malicious scripts would be neutralized before reaching users' browsers.
🎯 Exploit Status
Stored XSS vulnerabilities are commonly exploited. While no public PoC is confirmed, the vulnerability type is well-understood and weaponization is likely.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.8.4 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'Split Test For Elementor'. 4. Click 'Update Now' if available. 5. If no update appears, manually download version 1.8.4+ from WordPress.org and replace the plugin files.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable plugin
allTemporarily deactivate the Split Test For Elementor plugin until patched
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'"
Or add to wp-config.php: header("Content-Security-Policy: default-src 'self'; script-src 'self'");
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Remove the Split Test 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 Split Test For Elementor version. If version is 1.8.3 or lower, you are vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin list --name=split-test-for-elementor --field=version (if WP-CLI installed)Verify Fix Applied:
After updating, verify the plugin version shows 1.8.4 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 to WordPress admin or plugin endpoints
- Unexpected outbound connections after page loads
SIEM Query:
source="web_server" AND ("split-test-for-elementor" OR "wp-content/plugins/split-test-for-elementor") AND ("<script>" OR "javascript:" OR "onerror=" OR "onload=")