CVE-2025-48295 is a stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability classified under CWE-79, affecting the Easy Elementor Addons plugin developed by hashthemes. This vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, allowing malicious actors to inject and persist arbitrary scripts within the plugin's output. Specifically, versions up to and including 2.2.5 are affected, although the exact initial vulnerable version is unspecified. The vulnerability enables an attacker with at least low privileges (PR:L) and requiring user interaction (UI:R) to inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of other users visiting the affected web pages. The CVSS v3.1 score is 6.5 (medium severity), with the vector indicating network attack vector (AV:N), low attack complexity (AC:L), privileges required (PR:L), user interaction required (UI:R), scope changed (S:C), and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability all rated low (C:L/I:L/A:L). Stored XSS vulnerabilities are particularly dangerous because injected scripts persist on the server and can affect multiple users, potentially leading to session hijacking, credential theft, or unauthorized actions performed on behalf of victims. Although no known exploits are currently reported in the wild, the presence of this vulnerability in a widely used WordPress addon for Elementor page builder presents a significant risk if left unpatched. The lack of available patches at the time of publication further increases the urgency for mitigation.

For European organizations using WordPress websites with the Easy Elementor Addons plugin, this vulnerability poses a risk of client-side attacks that can compromise user data confidentiality and integrity. Attackers could exploit this flaw to execute malicious JavaScript in the browsers of site visitors, potentially stealing session cookies, redirecting users to phishing sites, or performing unauthorized actions under the victim's credentials. This can lead to reputational damage, data breaches involving personal data protected under GDPR, and possible regulatory penalties. The impact extends to any European entity relying on this plugin for their web presence, including e-commerce platforms, service providers, and public sector websites. Given the medium severity and the requirement for user interaction, the threat is moderate but significant, especially for high-traffic sites or those handling sensitive user information. Additionally, the changed scope (S:C) indicates that the vulnerability affects resources beyond the immediate vulnerable component, potentially impacting the entire website's security posture.

1. Immediate mitigation should include disabling or removing the Easy Elementor Addons plugin until a security patch is released. 2. Monitor official hashthemes channels and trusted vulnerability databases for patch announcements and apply updates promptly once available. 3. Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block common XSS payloads targeting the plugin's known vulnerable input vectors. 4. Conduct thorough input validation and output encoding on all user-supplied data within custom site code to reduce the risk of XSS. 5. Educate site administrators and users about the risks of clicking on suspicious links or interacting with untrusted content on affected sites. 6. Regularly audit and scan the website for malicious scripts or injected content that may indicate exploitation attempts. 7. Employ Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to restrict the execution of unauthorized scripts, mitigating the impact of potential XSS attacks. These steps go beyond generic advice by focusing on immediate plugin management, proactive monitoring, and layered defenses tailored to the specific vulnerability context.