CVE-2025-50038

Vulnerability

Overview

CVE-2025-50038 is a stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Anant Addons for Elementor WordPress plugin, affecting versions up to and including 1.2.8. The root cause is improper neutralization of user-supplied input during web page generation, allowing malicious scripts to be stored and later executed in the context of a visitor's browser [1].

Exploitation

Conditions

Exploitation requires a privileged user (e.g., an administrator) to perform an action such as clicking a malicious link, visiting a crafted page, or submitting a form. The attacker must have an authenticated role with sufficient permissions to inject the payload. User interaction is necessary for the initial injection, but once stored, the script executes automatically for any visitor viewing the affected page [1].

Impact

Successful exploitation enables an attacker to inject arbitrary HTML and JavaScript payloads, including redirects, advertisements, and other malicious content. These scripts execute when guests visit the compromised site, potentially leading to defacement, credential theft, or further attacks. The vulnerability is noted as being used in mass-exploit campaigns targeting thousands of websites [1].

Mitigation

As immediate action, update the Anant Addons for Elementor plugin to a patched version. If updating is not possible, contact your hosting provider or web developer for assistance. No workaround is provided beyond updating [1].