CVE-2025-62041 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability identified in CodexThemes TheGem (Elementor), a popular WordPress theme builder plugin. The vulnerability stems from improper neutralization of user-supplied input during the generation of web pages, which allows attackers to inject malicious JavaScript code into pages rendered by the affected plugin. This flaw affects all versions up to and including 5.10.5.1. The vulnerability has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.1, indicating high severity, with an attack vector of network (remote exploitation), low attack complexity, no privileges required, but requiring user interaction (such as clicking a malicious link). The scope is changed, meaning the vulnerability can affect components beyond the initially vulnerable module. Successful exploitation can lead to partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability by executing arbitrary scripts in the context of users visiting the compromised site. This can result in session hijacking, defacement, or redirection to malicious sites. Although no known exploits are currently reported in the wild, the public disclosure and the widespread use of TheGem (Elementor) in WordPress sites make this vulnerability a significant risk. The vulnerability was reserved on October 7, 2025, and published on November 6, 2025, by Patchstack. No official patches or fixes are linked yet, indicating that users must monitor vendor updates closely. The vulnerability is particularly relevant for websites relying on TheGem (Elementor) for content presentation and user interaction, including e-commerce, media, and corporate sites.

For European organizations, this vulnerability poses a significant risk to websites built with TheGem (Elementor), especially those handling sensitive user data or providing critical services. Exploitation could lead to unauthorized access to user sessions, theft of credentials, or manipulation of website content, undermining user trust and potentially violating GDPR requirements regarding data protection and breach notification. E-commerce platforms could suffer financial losses and reputational damage if customers are redirected to phishing sites or if payment information is compromised. Media and corporate websites may face defacement or misinformation campaigns. The cross-site scripting nature of the vulnerability means that even non-privileged attackers can exploit it remotely, increasing the attack surface. Given the interconnected nature of European digital infrastructure, a successful attack could have cascading effects, including the spread of malware or exploitation of other vulnerabilities via compromised user sessions.

European organizations should immediately inventory their WordPress installations to identify the use of TheGem (Elementor) themes and verify the version in use. Until an official patch is released, organizations should consider the following mitigations: 1) Implement strict input validation and output encoding on all user-supplied data to prevent script injection. 2) Deploy Content Security Policies (CSP) to restrict the execution of unauthorized scripts and reduce the impact of potential XSS attacks. 3) Use Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) configured to detect and block typical XSS payloads targeting TheGem (Elementor). 4) Educate users to avoid clicking suspicious links and monitor web traffic for unusual activity. 5) Regularly check for updates from CodexThemes and apply patches promptly once available. 6) Consider temporary disabling or replacing the affected theme/plugin if feasible until a fix is deployed. 7) Conduct security audits and penetration testing focusing on XSS vectors in the affected web applications.