CVE-2025-2944: Jeg Elementor Kit <= 2.6.12 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Video Button and Countdown Widgets
First published: Sat May 10 2025(Updated: )
The Jeg Elementor Kit plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's Video Button and Countdown Widgets in all versions up to, and including, 2.6.12 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
Credit: security@wordfence.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Elementor | <=2.6.12 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-2944?
CVE-2025-2944 is rated as a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential for User Input Exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2025-2944?
To fix CVE-2025-2944, update the Jeg Elementor Kit plugin to version 2.6.13 or later.
What are the consequences of CVE-2025-2944 if exploited?
If exploited, CVE-2025-2944 can allow an attacker to execute malicious scripts in users' browsers.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-2944?
CVE-2025-2944 affects all versions of the Jeg Elementor Kit plugin up to and including version 2.6.12.
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2025-2944?
CVE-2025-2944 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability caused by insufficient input sanitization in user-supplied attributes.
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