CVE-2025-48232 is a stored Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability classified under CWE-79, affecting the Xpro Addons For Beaver Builder – Lite plugin, versions up to and including 1.5.5. This vulnerability arises due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation, allowing malicious actors to inject and store arbitrary scripts within the plugin's data handling processes. When a victim loads a compromised page, the malicious script executes in their browser context, potentially leading to session hijacking, credential theft, or unauthorized actions performed on behalf of the user. The vulnerability requires at least low privileges (PR:L) and user interaction (UI:R) to exploit, but no physical access or complex conditions are necessary. The CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 reflects a medium severity, with network attack vector (AV:N), low attack complexity (AC:L), partial confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts (C:L/I:L/A:L), and scope changed (S:C), indicating that exploitation can affect resources beyond the vulnerable component. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild, and no patches have been published yet. The vulnerability is relevant to websites using the affected plugin, which extends the Beaver Builder page builder for WordPress, a popular CMS platform. Stored XSS is particularly dangerous because the malicious payload is persistently stored on the server and delivered to multiple users, increasing the attack surface and potential damage.

For European organizations, this vulnerability poses a significant risk, especially for those relying on WordPress sites enhanced with the Xpro Addons For Beaver Builder – Lite plugin. Exploitation could lead to unauthorized access to user sessions, theft of sensitive data such as login credentials or personal information, and potential defacement or manipulation of website content. This can damage organizational reputation, lead to regulatory non-compliance (e.g., GDPR violations due to data leakage), and disrupt business operations. Given the widespread use of WordPress in Europe across sectors including e-commerce, media, education, and government, the impact could be broad. Attackers could leverage this vulnerability to conduct phishing campaigns, spread malware, or pivot to internal networks if administrative users are compromised. The medium severity score suggests a moderate but non-negligible threat level, warranting timely mitigation to prevent escalation.

European organizations should immediately audit their WordPress installations to identify the presence of the Xpro Addons For Beaver Builder – Lite plugin, particularly versions up to 1.5.5. Until an official patch is released, organizations should consider disabling or uninstalling the plugin to eliminate the attack vector. Implementing Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block typical XSS payloads targeting this plugin can provide interim protection. Additionally, enforcing Content Security Policy (CSP) headers can mitigate the impact of injected scripts by restricting script execution sources. Organizations should also review user roles and permissions to minimize the number of users with privileges sufficient to exploit this vulnerability. Regular security awareness training to recognize phishing and suspicious website behavior can reduce successful exploitation. Monitoring web server logs and application behavior for unusual input patterns or errors related to the plugin may help detect attempted exploitation. Finally, organizations should subscribe to vendor and security advisories to promptly apply patches once available.