CVE-2025-64355
📋 TL;DR
This DOM-based Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Crocoblock JetElements For Elementor allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by users. The vulnerability affects WordPress sites using the JetElements plugin, potentially compromising user sessions and stealing sensitive data. All sites running vulnerable versions are at risk.
💻 Affected Systems
- Crocoblock 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 credentials, take over WordPress sites, deface websites, or redirect users to malicious sites, potentially leading to complete site compromise and data theft.
Likely Case
Attackers steal user session cookies, perform actions on behalf of authenticated users, or redirect users to phishing pages to harvest credentials.
If Mitigated
With proper Content Security Policy (CSP) headers and input validation, impact is limited to specific page contexts with minimal data exposure.
🎯 Exploit Status
DOM-based XSS typically requires user interaction but can be triggered via crafted links. No authentication needed for exploitation.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 2.7.13 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Go to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'JetElements For Elementor'. 4. Click 'Update Now' if available. 5. Alternatively, download latest version from WordPress repository and manually update.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable JetElements Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate jet-elements
Implement Content Security Policy
allAdd CSP headers to restrict script execution
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
- Disable user input fields that trigger the vulnerability if identifiable
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin → Plugins → JetElements version. If version is 2.7.12 or earlier, you are vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get jet-elements --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is 2.7.13 or later in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual JavaScript payloads in URL parameters
- Multiple requests with script tags in query strings
- Unexpected redirects to external domains
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing <script> tags in parameters
- Unusual outbound connections after page loads
SIEM Query:
source="web_server" AND ("<script" OR "javascript:" OR "onload=" OR "onerror=") AND uri_path="/wp-content/plugins/jet-elements/"