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CVE-2025-48132: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in pencilwp X Addons for Elementor

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VulnerabilityCVE-2025-48132cvecve-2025-48132
Published: Fri May 16 2025 (05/16/2025, 15:45:13 UTC)
Source: CVE
Vendor/Project: pencilwp
Product: X Addons for Elementor

Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in pencilwp X Addons for Elementor x-addons-elementor allows Stored XSS.This issue affects X Addons for Elementor: from n/a through <= 1.0.16.

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AILast updated: 05/01/2026, 14:45:10 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability in pencilwp's X Addons for Elementor plugin (versions ≤ 1.0.16) involves improper neutralization of input during web page generation, leading to stored cross-site scripting (XSS). An attacker with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute when other users view the affected content, potentially impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, requiring privileges and user interaction, with partial impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no vendor advisory or patch information currently available, and the plugin is not a cloud service, so remediation depends on vendor updates.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of users viewing the affected web pages, potentially leading to data disclosure, modification, or disruption of service. The impact is rated medium with partial loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No known exploits in the wild have been reported to date.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, users should consider restricting privileges to trusted users and limit exposure of vulnerable plugin features. Monitor official pencilwp communications for updates and apply patches promptly once released.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.1
Assigner Short Name
Patchstack
Date Reserved
2025-05-15T18:01:40.431Z
Cisa Enriched
true
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 682cd0f91484d88663aebcc7

Added to database: 5/20/2025, 6:59:05 PM

Last enriched: 5/1/2026, 2:45:10 PM

Last updated: 5/8/2026, 4:19:31 PM

Views: 71

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