CVE-2025-58195 is a security vulnerability classified under CWE-79, which corresponds to Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation, commonly known as Cross-site Scripting (XSS). This vulnerability affects the Xpro Elementor Addons plugin, specifically all versions up to and including 1.4.17. The flaw allows an attacker to inject malicious scripts that are stored persistently within the application, leading to Stored XSS attacks. Stored XSS occurs when malicious input is saved by the web application and later rendered in the browser of users who access the affected content. This can enable attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the victim's browser session, potentially leading to session hijacking, defacement, redirection to malicious sites, or unauthorized actions performed on behalf of the user. The CVSS v3.1 base score for this vulnerability is 6.5, indicating a medium severity level. The vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L) reveals that the attack can be executed remotely over the network (AV:N) with low attack complexity (AC:L), but requires the attacker to have some privileges (PR:L) and user interaction (UI:R). The scope is changed (S:C), meaning the vulnerability affects resources beyond the initially vulnerable component. The impact affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability to a limited extent (C:L/I:L/A:L). No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time, and no patches have been linked yet. The vulnerability arises from insufficient input sanitization or output encoding during the generation of web pages by the plugin, allowing malicious scripts to be embedded and executed in users’ browsers.

For European organizations using WordPress sites with the Xpro Elementor Addons plugin, this vulnerability poses a significant risk. Stored XSS can compromise user accounts, including those of administrators, by stealing authentication tokens or cookies. This can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, manipulation of website content, or deployment of further attacks such as phishing or malware distribution. The integrity of the website content can be undermined, damaging organizational reputation and trust. Additionally, availability could be impacted if attackers inject scripts that disrupt normal site functionality or cause denial of service conditions. Given the widespread use of WordPress and Elementor-based plugins in Europe for corporate, governmental, and e-commerce websites, exploitation could affect a broad range of sectors. The requirement for some privilege and user interaction reduces the ease of exploitation but does not eliminate risk, especially in environments with multiple users or contributors. The change in scope indicates that the impact could extend beyond the plugin itself, potentially affecting other integrated components or user sessions.

European organizations should prioritize the following mitigation steps: 1) Immediate audit of all WordPress sites using Xpro Elementor Addons to identify affected versions (up to 1.4.17). 2) Monitor vendor communications for official patches or updates and apply them promptly once available. 3) In the absence of patches, implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block typical XSS payloads targeting the plugin’s input fields. 4) Conduct thorough input validation and output encoding on any custom code interacting with the plugin to reduce injection vectors. 5) Limit user privileges to the minimum necessary to reduce the risk posed by low-privilege attackers. 6) Educate users about the risks of interacting with untrusted content or links to reduce the chance of triggering stored XSS payloads. 7) Regularly scan websites with automated vulnerability scanners that include XSS detection to identify potential exploitation attempts. 8) Implement Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to restrict the execution of unauthorized scripts in browsers. These measures, combined, reduce the attack surface and mitigate the risk until a vendor patch is released.