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 due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation, allowing malicious scripts to be injected and executed in the context of a user'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 CVSS vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L) shows that the attack can be performed 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 vulnerable component. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild, and no patches have been linked yet. The vulnerability allows an attacker with some level of privileges on the WordPress site to craft malicious input that, when rendered by the plugin, executes arbitrary JavaScript in the victim's browser. This can lead to session hijacking, defacement, or redirection to malicious sites. Since this is a DOM-based XSS, the attack payload is executed on the client side, often bypassing some server-side input validation mechanisms. Given the plugin's integration with Elementor, which is widely used in WordPress sites, the attack surface is significant, especially for sites that allow multiple users or contributors with editing privileges.

For European organizations, this vulnerability poses a risk primarily to websites using WordPress with the Element Invader Addons for Elementor plugin installed and active. The impact includes potential theft of user credentials, session tokens, or other sensitive information through malicious script execution. This can lead to unauthorized access to user accounts, data breaches, and reputational damage. Additionally, attackers could use the vulnerability to inject phishing content or malware, affecting end users and customers. Organizations in sectors such as e-commerce, government, education, and media that rely on WordPress for their web presence are particularly at risk. The vulnerability's requirement for some level of privileges and user interaction reduces the risk somewhat but does not eliminate it, especially in environments with multiple content editors or contributors. Furthermore, the changed scope means that the attack could impact other components or services integrated with the vulnerable plugin, potentially amplifying the damage. Compliance with GDPR and other data protection regulations means that exploitation leading to data breaches could result in significant legal and financial penalties for European entities.

1. Immediate mitigation should include auditing WordPress sites to identify installations of the Element Invader Addons for Elementor plugin and verifying the version in use. 2. Until an official patch is released, restrict plugin usage to trusted users only and minimize the number of users with editing privileges to reduce the risk of exploitation. 3. Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules tailored to detect and block typical XSS payloads targeting this plugin's parameters. 4. Employ Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to limit the execution of unauthorized scripts in browsers accessing the affected sites. 5. Monitor web server and application logs for unusual activity or attempts to exploit XSS vectors related to the plugin. 6. Educate content editors and administrators about the risks of clicking on suspicious links or executing untrusted scripts within the WordPress admin interface. 7. Once available, promptly apply official patches or updates from the vendor to remediate the vulnerability. 8. Consider isolating or sandboxing the affected plugin's functionality if feasible, to limit the scope of potential exploitation.