CVE-2025-32194
📋 TL;DR
This stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in LA-Studio Element Kit for Elementor allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages that are then executed when other users view those pages. It affects WordPress sites using this plugin from any version up to 1.4.9. Attackers could steal session cookies, redirect users, or perform actions on their behalf.
💻 Affected Systems
- LA-Studio Element Kit 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 credentials, take over the WordPress site, install backdoors, deface the site, or use it as a platform for further attacks against visitors.
Likely Case
Attackers inject malicious JavaScript to steal user session cookies, redirect users to phishing sites, or perform unauthorized actions in the context of logged-in users.
If Mitigated
With proper input validation and output encoding, malicious scripts would be neutralized before reaching users, preventing execution.
🎯 Exploit Status
Stored XSS vulnerabilities are commonly exploited. While no public PoC is confirmed, the vulnerability type is well-understood and weaponization is likely given the widespread use of WordPress plugins.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.5.0 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'LA-Studio Element Kit for Elementor'. 4. Click 'Update Now' if available. 5. If no update appears, download version 1.5.0+ from WordPress.org and manually update.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable plugin
allTemporarily disable the LA-Studio Element Kit plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate lastudio-element-kit
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 LA-Studio Element Kit plugin entirely
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block XSS payloads
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin → Plugins → Installed Plugins for LA-Studio Element Kit version. If version is 1.4.9 or lower, you are vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get lastudio-element-kit --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
After updating, verify the plugin version shows 1.5.0 or higher in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual POST requests to plugin endpoints with script tags or JavaScript in parameters
- Multiple failed login attempts following suspicious content submissions
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing <script> tags or JavaScript in POST body to plugin-related URLs
- Outbound connections to suspicious domains following page views
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND ("lastudio-element-kit" OR "la-studio") AND ("<script>" OR "javascript:" OR "onerror=" OR "onload=")