CVE-2025-48232
📋 TL;DR
This stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Xpro Addons For Beaver Builder Lite allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages generated by the plugin. When users view pages containing the malicious content, the scripts execute in their browsers, potentially stealing session cookies, redirecting to malicious sites, or performing actions on behalf of the user. This affects WordPress sites using the vulnerable plugin versions.
💻 Affected Systems
- Xpro Addons For Beaver Builder - Lite
⚠️ 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 that distribute malware.
Likely Case
Attackers inject malicious JavaScript that steals user session cookies or redirects visitors to phishing pages, potentially compromising user accounts and sensitive data.
If Mitigated
With proper input validation and output encoding, malicious scripts would be neutralized before reaching users' browsers, preventing execution.
🎯 Exploit Status
Stored XSS vulnerabilities are commonly exploited. While no public PoC is confirmed, the vulnerability type suggests exploitation is straightforward for attackers with basic web security knowledge.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version after 1.5.5
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'Xpro Addons For Beaver Builder - Lite'. 4. Click 'Update Now' if update is available. 5. If no update appears, manually download latest version from WordPress repository and replace plugin files.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable plugin
allTemporarily disable the Xpro Addons For Beaver Builder Lite plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate xpro-addons-beaver-builder-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
- Disable the Xpro Addons For Beaver Builder Lite 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 Xpro Addons For Beaver Builder Lite versionCheck Version:
wp plugin get xpro-addons-beaver-builder-elementor --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is greater than 1.5.5 in WordPress admin panel📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual POST requests to WordPress admin-ajax.php or plugin endpoints
- JavaScript payloads in form submissions or URL parameters
- Multiple failed login attempts followed by successful admin access
Network Indicators:
- Outbound connections to suspicious domains from WordPress server
- Unexpected redirects from WordPress pages
- Suspicious JavaScript being served from WordPress pages
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND ("admin-ajax.php" OR "xpro-addons") AND ("<script>" OR "javascript:" OR "onload=" OR "onerror=")