CVE-2025-58205 is a Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability classified under CWE-79, specifically a DOM-Based XSS, found in the Element Invader ElementInvader Addons for Elementor plugin. This plugin is an addon for Elementor, a popular WordPress page builder. The vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, allowing malicious actors to inject and execute arbitrary scripts in the context of a victim's browser. The affected versions include all versions up to 1.3.6. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 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 launched remotely over the network with low attack complexity, requires privileges (PR:L) and user interaction (UI:R), and impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability to a limited extent. The scope is changed (S:C), meaning the vulnerability affects resources beyond the security scope of the vulnerable component. Although no known exploits are currently in the wild and no patches have been linked yet, the vulnerability poses a risk of session hijacking, defacement, or redirection to malicious sites if exploited. The DOM-based nature means the malicious payload is executed as a result of client-side script processing, making detection and mitigation more challenging. This vulnerability is particularly relevant for websites using the ElementInvader Addons for Elementor plugin, which is widely used in WordPress environments for enhanced page building capabilities.

For European organizations, this vulnerability could lead to significant security risks, especially for businesses relying on WordPress websites with the affected plugin. Exploitation could result in unauthorized access to user sessions, theft of sensitive data such as authentication tokens or personal information, and potential website defacement or redirection to phishing or malware distribution sites. This can damage brand reputation, lead to regulatory non-compliance (e.g., GDPR violations due to data leakage), and cause operational disruptions. The requirement for user interaction means phishing or social engineering campaigns could be used to trigger the exploit. Given the widespread use of WordPress in Europe across sectors including e-commerce, media, and government, the potential impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of web services is notable. The changed scope indicates that the vulnerability could affect resources beyond the plugin itself, potentially compromising other parts of the web application or user data.

Organizations should immediately identify if they are using the ElementInvader Addons for Elementor plugin, particularly versions up to 1.3.6. Until an official patch is released, mitigation steps include: 1) Implementing Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to restrict the execution of untrusted scripts and reduce the impact of XSS attacks. 2) Employing Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with rules tailored to detect and block XSS payloads targeting this plugin. 3) Conducting thorough input validation and output encoding on any custom code interfacing with the plugin to prevent injection of malicious scripts. 4) Educating users and administrators about the risks of clicking suspicious links or interacting with untrusted content that could trigger the exploit. 5) Monitoring web server and application logs for unusual activity indicative of exploitation attempts. 6) Planning for rapid deployment of patches once available from the vendor. 7) Considering temporary disabling or removal of the plugin if it is not critical to operations or if risk tolerance is low. These steps go beyond generic advice by focusing on immediate compensating controls and proactive detection tailored to the nature of this DOM-based XSS vulnerability.