CVE-2025-9082: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in wpbits WPBITS Addons For Elementor Page Builder
The WPBITS Addons For Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via multiple widget parameters in versions up to, and including, 1.8 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping when dynamic content is enabled. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor-level permissions and above to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The WPBITS Addons For Elementor plugin suffers from a stored XSS vulnerability due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation (CWE-79). Authenticated attackers with contributor or higher privileges can inject arbitrary scripts via multiple widget parameters when dynamic content is enabled. This vulnerability affects all versions up to 1.8. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.4, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, required privileges at the contributor level, no user interaction, and impacts on confidentiality and integrity with no availability impact. No patch or official fix has been documented in the provided data.
Potential Impact
An attacker with contributor-level or higher permissions can inject persistent malicious scripts into pages, which execute in the context of users viewing those pages. This can lead to unauthorized actions such as session hijacking or data theft limited to the confidentiality and integrity impact. There is no reported impact on availability. The vulnerability requires authenticated access and does not require user interaction to trigger the script execution.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict contributor-level permissions to trusted users only and consider disabling dynamic content features if feasible. Monitor for updates from the vendor regarding patches or official mitigations.
CVE-2025-9082: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in wpbits WPBITS Addons For Elementor Page Builder
Description
The WPBITS Addons For Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via multiple widget parameters in versions up to, and including, 1.8 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping when dynamic content is enabled. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor-level permissions and above to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The WPBITS Addons For Elementor plugin suffers from a stored XSS vulnerability due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation (CWE-79). Authenticated attackers with contributor or higher privileges can inject arbitrary scripts via multiple widget parameters when dynamic content is enabled. This vulnerability affects all versions up to 1.8. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.4, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, required privileges at the contributor level, no user interaction, and impacts on confidentiality and integrity with no availability impact. No patch or official fix has been documented in the provided data.
Potential Impact
An attacker with contributor-level or higher permissions can inject persistent malicious scripts into pages, which execute in the context of users viewing those pages. This can lead to unauthorized actions such as session hijacking or data theft limited to the confidentiality and integrity impact. There is no reported impact on availability. The vulnerability requires authenticated access and does not require user interaction to trigger the script execution.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict contributor-level permissions to trusted users only and consider disabling dynamic content features if feasible. Monitor for updates from the vendor regarding patches or official mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-08-15T15:54:21.466Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6979b5554623b1157c9a94bf
Added to database: 1/28/2026, 7:05:57 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 6:08:47 PM
Last updated: 5/5/2026, 7:08:34 PM
Views: 85
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