CVE-2025-57999
📋 TL;DR
This DOM-based Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in WPKoi Templates for Elementor allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. It affects WordPress sites using the WPKoi Templates for Elementor plugin versions up to 3.4.1. Attackers can steal session cookies, redirect users, or perform actions on their behalf.
💻 Affected Systems
- WPKoi Templates for Elementor
⚠️ 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 steal administrator session cookies, gain full control of WordPress site, install backdoors, deface website, or steal sensitive user data.
Likely Case
Attackers steal user session cookies, redirect visitors to malicious sites, or perform limited actions within user context.
If Mitigated
With proper Content Security Policy (CSP) headers and input validation, impact is limited to specific plugin functionality.
🎯 Exploit Status
DOM-based XSS requires specific user interaction or crafted inputs to trigger.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 3.4.2 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Go to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'WPKoi Templates for Elementor'. 4. Click 'Update Now' if available. 5. Alternatively, download latest version from WordPress repository and manually update.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable plugin
WordPressTemporarily disable WPKoi Templates for Elementor until patched
wp plugin deactivate wpkoi-templates-for-elementor
Implement Content Security Policy
ApacheAdd CSP headers to restrict script execution sources
Add to .htaccess: Header set Content-Security-Policy "default-src 'self'; script-src 'self' 'unsafe-inline' https://trusted.cdn.com;"
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block XSS payloads
- Restrict plugin access to trusted users only using role-based access controls
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin > Plugins > Installed Plugins for WPKoi Templates for Elementor version 3.4.1 or earlierCheck Version:
wp plugin get wpkoi-templates-for-elementor --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is 3.4.2 or later in WordPress admin panel📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual POST requests containing script tags or JavaScript payloads to plugin endpoints
- Multiple failed login attempts following suspicious script injections
Network Indicators:
- Outbound connections to unknown domains following page visits
- Unexpected redirects in user sessions
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND ("wpkoi-templates" OR "elementor") AND ("<script>" OR "javascript:" OR "onerror=" OR "onload=")