CVE-2025-49939
📋 TL;DR
This stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the JetElements For Elementor WordPress plugin allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages. When users view compromised pages, the scripts execute in their browsers, potentially stealing session cookies or performing unauthorized actions. All WordPress sites using vulnerable versions of this plugin are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- JetElements 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 content, or redirect visitors to malicious sites, potentially leading to complete site compromise and data theft.
Likely Case
Attackers inject malicious JavaScript to steal user session cookies or credentials, potentially gaining unauthorized access to user accounts or performing actions on their behalf.
If Mitigated
With proper input validation and output encoding, malicious scripts would be neutralized before reaching users, preventing execution while maintaining functionality.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires the ability to inject malicious input into the plugin's web page generation process. The exact attack vector isn't specified in the CVE description.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Versions after 2.7.8
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'JetElements For Elementor'. 4. Click 'Update Now' if available, or download latest version from WordPress repository. 5. Activate updated plugin.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Temporary Plugin Deactivation
WordPressDisable the vulnerable plugin until patched to prevent exploitation
wp plugin deactivate jet-elements
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement a web application firewall (WAF) with XSS protection rules to block malicious payloads
- Restrict plugin access to trusted users only and implement strict input validation at the application level
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Installed Plugins for JetElements version. If version is 2.7.8 or earlier, you are vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get jet-elements --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
After updating, verify plugin version shows higher than 2.7.8 in WordPress plugins list.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual POST requests to plugin endpoints containing script tags or JavaScript payloads
- Multiple failed attempts to access plugin admin functions
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing suspicious script injections in parameters
- Unexpected JavaScript execution in user browsers from your domain
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND ("jet-elements" OR "jetelements") AND ("<script>" OR "javascript:" OR "onerror=" OR "onload=")