CVE-2025-64362
📋 TL;DR
This DOM-based Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the SeventhQueen K Elements WordPress plugin allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. It affects all WordPress sites running K Elements plugin versions before 5.5.0. Attackers can steal session cookies, redirect users, or perform actions on their behalf.
💻 Affected Systems
- SeventhQueen K Elements 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 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 the compromised user's context.
If Mitigated
With proper Content Security Policy (CSP) headers and input validation, impact is limited to the specific vulnerable component only.
🎯 Exploit Status
DOM-based XSS requires specific user interaction or crafted inputs to trigger. No public exploit code available at this time.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 5.5.0
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'K Elements' plugin. 4. Click 'Update Now' if update available. 5. If no update shows, manually download version 5.5.0 from WordPress repository and replace plugin files.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Implement Content Security Policy
allAdd CSP headers to restrict script execution sources and mitigate XSS impact.
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'";
Disable Plugin
WordPressTemporarily disable K Elements plugin until patched.
wp plugin deactivate k-elements
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) with XSS protection rules
- Enable WordPress security plugins that filter malicious inputs
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Installed Plugins for K Elements version number.Check Version:
wp plugin get k-elements --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify K Elements plugin version is 5.5.0 or higher in WordPress admin.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual POST/GET requests containing script tags or JavaScript code to plugin endpoints
- Multiple failed login attempts after suspicious page visits
Network Indicators:
- Outbound connections to unknown domains after visiting specific pages
- Unexpected redirects in HTTP traffic
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND ("k-elements" OR "k_elements") AND ("<script>" OR "javascript:" OR "onload=" OR "onerror=")