CVE-2025-63042
📋 TL;DR
This stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Tutor LMS Elementor Addons allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages that are then executed when other users view those pages. It affects WordPress sites using the Tutor LMS Elementor Addons plugin. All users who view compromised pages are at risk of session hijacking, credential theft, or other malicious actions.
💻 Affected Systems
- Tutor LMS Elementor Addons 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 WordPress sites, install backdoors, deface websites, or redirect users to malicious sites, potentially leading to complete site compromise and data breaches.
Likely Case
Attackers inject malicious JavaScript to steal user session cookies, redirect users to phishing pages, or perform actions on behalf of authenticated users, leading to account compromise and unauthorized access.
If Mitigated
With proper input validation and output encoding, the injected scripts would be rendered harmless as text rather than executable code, preventing exploitation.
🎯 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: Version 3.0.2 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'Tutor LMS Elementor Addons'. 4. Click 'Update Now' if available. 5. Alternatively, download version 3.0.2+ from WordPress repository and manually update.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable plugin
allTemporarily disable the Tutor LMS Elementor Addons plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate tutor-lms-elementor-addons
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
- 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 panel > Plugins > Tutor LMS Elementor Addons > Version. If version is 3.0.1 or lower, you are vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get tutor-lms-elementor-addons --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
After updating, verify plugin version is 3.0.2 or higher in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual POST requests containing script tags or JavaScript payloads to plugin endpoints
- Multiple failed XSS attempts in web server logs
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with suspicious parameters containing <script>, javascript:, or encoded payloads
SIEM Query:
source="web_server" AND (http_method="POST" AND (uri_path="/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php" OR uri_path CONTAINS "tutor") AND (http_query CONTAINS "<script>" OR http_query CONTAINS "javascript:"))