Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-69357 is a stored cross-site scripting issue in the WordPress TheGem Theme Elements for Elementor plugin through version 5.11.0. An attacker with some site privileges could store malicious script that runs when another user views affected content. Business risk is moderate, mainly for WordPress sites using this plugin.
Executive priority
Treat as a normal-priority remediation for affected WordPress sites, not an emergency unless the site has untrusted contributors or sensitive administrator sessions. Prioritize internet-facing business sites using this plugin.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-79 improper input neutralization during page generation in CodexThemes TheGem Theme Elements for Elementor, package thegem-elements-elementor. CVSS 3.1 is 6.5: network exploitable, 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 environments with TheGem Theme Elements for Elementor installed at version 5.11.0 or earlier. Sites not using this plugin are not affected based on the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or public active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates an attacker needs low privileges and a victim interaction event, consistent with stored XSS viewed by another user.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE data and Patchstack entry. The bundle identifies affected versions through 5.11.0 but does not provide exploit details or a named fixed version. Avoid assuming active exploitation without additional source confirmation.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for thegem-elements-elementor installations.
- Check whether installed versions are 5.11.0 or earlier.
- Apply vendor or Patchstack-recommended updates when available.
- If no fix is available, consider disabling the plugin temporarily.
- Restrict plugin/content editing access to trusted users only.
Validation and detection
- Confirm plugin presence and version in each WordPress admin panel.
- Flag any TheGem Theme Elements version 5.11.0 or earlier.
- Review recent content changes by low-privileged users.
- Check security logs for unusual administrator browser activity.
- Monitor vendor and Patchstack entries for remediation details.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- 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 vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L2.33.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
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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CWE details
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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.