CVE-2025-13535: King Addons for Elementor <= 51.1.38 - Authenticated (Contributor+) DOM-Based Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Multiple Widgets
The King Addons for Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to multiple Contributor+ DOM-Based Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerabilities in all versions up to, and including, 51.1.38. This is due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping across multiple widgets and features. The plugin uses escattr() and escurl() within JavaScript inline event handlers (onclick attributes), which allows HTML entities to be decoded by the DOM, enabling attackers to break out of the JavaScript context. Additionally, several JavaScript files use unsafe DOM manipulation methods (template literals, .html(), and window.location.href with unvalidated URLs) with user-controlled data. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts via Elementor widget settings that execute when a user accesses the injected page or when an administrator previews the page in Elementor's editor. The vulnerability was partially patched in version 5.1.51.
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What is the severity of CVE-2025-13535?
CVE-2025-13535 has a medium severity due to its potential for authenticated DOM-Based Stored Cross-Site Scripting.
How do I fix CVE-2025-13535?
To fix CVE-2025-13535, upgrade the King Addons for Elementor plugin to version 51.1.39 or later.
What types of vulnerabilities are present in CVE-2025-13535?
CVE-2025-13535 is associated with multiple DOM-Based Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerabilities.
Who is affected by CVE-2025-13535?
CVE-2025-13535 affects users with the King Addons for Elementor plugin version 51.1.38 and earlier.
What components of King Addons for Elementor are affected by CVE-2025-13535?
CVE-2025-13535 impacts multiple widgets within the King Addons for Elementor plugin.