CVE-2025-67951
📋 TL;DR
This DOM-based Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in WPZOOM Addons for Elementor allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by users. The vulnerability affects WordPress sites using the WPZOOM Addons for Elementor plugin. Attackers can steal session cookies, redirect users to malicious sites, or perform actions on behalf of authenticated users.
💻 Affected Systems
- WPZOOM Addons 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 phishing sites, or perform limited actions based on victim's permissions.
If Mitigated
With proper Content Security Policy (CSP) headers and input validation, impact is limited to specific plugin functionality.
🎯 Exploit Status
DOM-based XSS typically requires user interaction (clicking malicious link) but can be exploited without authentication.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.2.11 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Go to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'WPZOOM Addons for Elementor'. 4. Click 'Update Now' if available. 5. Alternatively, download version 1.2.11+ from WordPress.org and manually update.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable WPZOOM Addons Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate wpzoom-elementor-addons
Implement Content Security Policy
linuxAdd CSP headers to mitigate XSS attacks
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
- Disable the WPZOOM Addons for Elementor plugin completely
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block XSS payloads
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin → Plugins → WPZOOM Addons for Elementor → Version. If version is 1.2.10 or lower, you are vulnerable.
Check Version:
wp plugin get wpzoom-elementor-addons --field=version
Verify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is 1.2.11 or higher in WordPress admin panel.
📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual JavaScript in POST/GET parameters
- Multiple requests with script tags or JavaScript events
- Suspicious user-agent strings containing script payloads
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing <script>, javascript:, or on* event handlers in parameters
- Traffic to known malicious domains after visiting your site
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND ("<script" OR "javascript:" OR "onclick=" OR "onload=") AND uri_path="/wp-content/plugins/wpzoom-elementor-addons/"