CVE-2025-14275 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability identified in the Jeg Kit for Elementor plugin, a popular addon for WordPress that enhances Elementor page builder functionality. The vulnerability exists in the countdown widget's redirect feature, where input is not properly sanitized before being embedded into web pages. Authenticated users with Contributor-level access or higher can exploit this flaw by injecting arbitrary JavaScript code into the countdown widget. This malicious script is stored persistently and executed in the context of any administrator or user who views the affected page, enabling potential session hijacking, privilege escalation, or unauthorized actions. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-79 (Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation) and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.4, indicating medium severity. The attack vector is network-based with low attack complexity, requiring only low privileges and no user interaction, but it impacts confidentiality and integrity with a scope change (affecting other users). No patches or known exploits are currently publicly available, but the risk remains significant due to the plugin's widespread use in WordPress sites. The vulnerability highlights the importance of input validation and output encoding in web applications, especially those allowing user-generated content or multi-user editing capabilities.

For European organizations, this vulnerability poses a risk primarily to websites and web applications built on WordPress using the Jeg Kit for Elementor plugin. Exploitation could lead to unauthorized JavaScript execution in the context of privileged users, potentially resulting in session hijacking, theft of sensitive data, unauthorized administrative actions, or defacement. This can undermine the confidentiality and integrity of organizational data and web services. Given the medium severity and the requirement for contributor-level access, the threat is more pronounced in environments with multiple content editors or contributors. Organizations in sectors such as e-commerce, government, education, and media, which often rely on WordPress for content management, may face reputational damage and operational disruption. Additionally, the cross-site scripting vulnerability could be leveraged as a foothold for further attacks, including malware distribution or lateral movement within the network. The absence of known exploits reduces immediate risk but does not eliminate the potential for targeted attacks, especially as threat actors often reverse-engineer disclosed vulnerabilities.

1. Monitor official Jegtheme channels and WordPress plugin repositories for security updates and apply patches immediately once available. 2. Until a patch is released, restrict Contributor-level and higher privileges to trusted users only, minimizing the risk of malicious input injection. 3. Implement a Web Application Firewall (WAF) with robust XSS detection and blocking capabilities to intercept malicious payloads targeting the countdown widget. 4. Conduct regular security audits and code reviews of customizations involving the Jeg Kit plugin to ensure no additional input sanitization issues exist. 5. Educate content contributors about secure content practices and the risks of injecting untrusted code or scripts. 6. Employ Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to limit the execution of unauthorized scripts in the browser context. 7. Use security plugins for WordPress that can detect and quarantine suspicious content or scripts. 8. Regularly back up website data and configurations to enable rapid recovery in case of compromise.