CVE-2025-1287 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability identified in The Plus Addons for Elementor WordPress plugin, which provides additional widgets and features such as Countdown timers, Syntax Highlighter, Page Scroll widgets, and WooCommerce enhancements. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 6.2.2. It stems from improper neutralization of input during web page generation (CWE-79), specifically insufficient sanitization and escaping of user-supplied data in the affected widgets. Authenticated attackers with Contributor-level permissions or higher can exploit this flaw by injecting arbitrary JavaScript code into pages via these widgets. Because the malicious scripts are stored persistently, they execute in the context of any user who views the infected page, potentially compromising user sessions, stealing cookies, or performing unauthorized actions on behalf of users. The vulnerability does not require user interaction beyond page access, and the attack complexity is low, but it requires authenticated access with contributor privileges. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 6.4, indicating a medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, privileges required, no user interaction, and scope changed. No public exploits are currently known, and no official patches have been linked yet. The vulnerability was published on March 8, 2025, and assigned by Wordfence.

The impact of CVE-2025-1287 is significant for organizations using WordPress sites with The Plus Addons for Elementor plugin, especially those allowing multiple contributors or editors. Successful exploitation can lead to persistent cross-site scripting attacks, enabling attackers to hijack user sessions, steal sensitive information such as authentication cookies, perform unauthorized actions on behalf of users, or deface websites. This can damage organizational reputation, lead to data breaches, and potentially facilitate further attacks such as privilege escalation or malware distribution. Since the vulnerability requires contributor-level access, insider threats or compromised contributor accounts pose a risk. The scope of affected systems is broad given the popularity of Elementor and its addons in WordPress ecosystems worldwide. The lack of user interaction requirement increases the risk to site visitors and administrators alike. Although no known exploits are currently in the wild, the medium severity score and ease of exploitation by authenticated users make timely remediation critical to prevent exploitation.

To mitigate CVE-2025-1287, organizations should first verify if they use The Plus Addons for Elementor plugin and identify the version in use. Immediate steps include restricting Contributor-level permissions to trusted users only and auditing existing content for suspicious scripts. Since no official patch links are provided yet, administrators should monitor vendor announcements for updates and apply patches promptly once available. In the interim, applying web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block malicious script payloads targeting the vulnerable widgets can reduce risk. Implementing Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to restrict script execution sources can also mitigate impact. Additionally, hardening WordPress security by enforcing strong authentication, limiting plugin installations, and regularly scanning for malicious code is recommended. Site backups should be maintained to enable recovery if exploitation occurs. Finally, educating contributors about safe content practices and monitoring logs for unusual activity can help detect and prevent exploitation attempts.