Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
A WordPress plugin used with Elementor has a DOM-based cross-site scripting issue in versions through 1.3.6. An attacker with low-level privileges may be able to trigger script execution if a user interacts with affected content or pages.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate-priority WordPress exposure. It should be handled in normal vulnerability remediation cycles, faster for public sites with many content contributors or weak account controls.
Technical view
CVE-2025-58205 is CWE-79 DOM-based XSS in ElementInvader Addons for Elementor. The CVSS 3.1 score is 6.5 with network access, low attack complexity, low privileges required, user interaction required, changed scope, and low confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running ElementInvader Addons for Elementor versions through 1.3.6. Sites without the plugin, or with versions outside the affected range, are not indicated as affected by the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates exploitation requires an authenticated low-privileged attacker and user interaction, which lowers urgency compared with unauthenticated XSS.
Researcher notes
The provided data names DOM-based XSS but does not include vulnerable parameters, proof-of-concept details, exploit maturity, or a fixed version. Validation should focus on version-based exposure and vendor-confirmed remediation rather than speculative testing.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for ElementInvader Addons for Elementor.
- Identify installations running versions through 1.3.6.
- Check Element Invader or Patchstack guidance for a fixed release or official workaround.
- If no fixed release is available, disable the plugin where business impact allows.
- Limit WordPress accounts that can create or edit Elementor content.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether elementinvader-addons-for-elementor is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record the installed plugin version and compare it with the affected range.
- Review vendor or Patchstack guidance before marking remediation complete.
- Check security telemetry for suspicious XSS-related activity without assuming exploitation.
- Retest affected pages after applying the vendor-approved fix or workaround.
Public sources used
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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L2.33.7PatchstackVulnerability scoring details
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6.5MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
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Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.