CVE-2025-62748 identifies a DOM-based Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Genetech Products' Web and WooCommerce Addons for WPBakery Builder, affecting versions up to 1.5. The root cause is improper neutralization of user-supplied input during web page generation, classified under CWE-79. This vulnerability allows attackers to inject malicious JavaScript code that executes in the victim's browser context, potentially leading to session hijacking, credential theft, or unauthorized actions on behalf of the user. The vulnerability is exploitable remotely over the network (AV:N), requires low attack complexity (AC:L), and low privileges (PR:L), but does require user interaction (UI:R). The scope is changed (S:C), indicating that exploitation can affect resources beyond the vulnerable component. The impact affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability to a limited extent (C:L/I:L/A:L). No public exploits are known at this time, but the vulnerability is published and assigned a CVSS 3.1 score of 6.5, indicating medium severity. The affected products are WordPress addons used to extend WPBakery Builder functionality, including WooCommerce integration, which is widely used in e-commerce websites. The vulnerability could be leveraged by attackers to target administrators or users interacting with affected sites, especially in environments where these addons are installed and active. The lack of available patches at the time of publication necessitates proactive mitigation strategies.

For European organizations, especially those operating e-commerce platforms using WooCommerce and WPBakery Builder with Genetech addons, this vulnerability poses a risk of client-side attacks that can compromise user sessions, steal sensitive information, or perform unauthorized actions. The potential impact includes loss of customer trust, data breaches involving personal or payment information, and disruption of online services. Given the widespread use of WordPress and WooCommerce in Europe, particularly in countries with mature e-commerce markets such as Germany, the UK, France, and the Netherlands, the threat could affect a significant number of businesses. Attackers exploiting this vulnerability could target customers or administrators, leading to reputational damage and regulatory consequences under GDPR if personal data is compromised. The requirement for user interaction limits automated exploitation but does not eliminate risk, as phishing or social engineering can facilitate attacks. The medium severity score reflects moderate risk but should not lead to complacency given the potential for chained attacks or privilege escalation.

1. Monitor Genetech Products' official channels for patches addressing CVE-2025-62748 and apply updates promptly once available. 2. Implement strict input validation and sanitization on all user-supplied data within the affected addons and the broader WordPress environment to prevent injection of malicious scripts. 3. Deploy Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to restrict the execution of untrusted scripts and reduce the impact of XSS attacks. 4. Limit user privileges to the minimum necessary, especially for users who can interact with the vulnerable components, to reduce exploitation scope. 5. Educate users and administrators about phishing and social engineering risks that could facilitate user interaction required for exploitation. 6. Use web application firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block suspicious payloads targeting known XSS vectors in WPBakery Builder addons. 7. Regularly audit and monitor logs for unusual activity or signs of exploitation attempts related to this vulnerability. 8. Consider isolating or disabling the vulnerable addons temporarily if patching is delayed and risk is high. 9. Review and harden overall WordPress security posture, including plugin management and update policies, to reduce attack surface.