CVE-2025-4944: LA-Studio Element Kit for Elementor <= 1.5.2 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Image Compare and Google Maps Widgets

Published May 30, 2025
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Updated

The LA-Studio Element Kit for Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's Image Compare and Google Maps widgets in all versions up to, and including, 1.5.2 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.

Affected Software

1 affected component
LA-Studio Element Kit for Elementor<=1.5.2

Event History

May 30, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:15 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Jun 24, 57411
Event
via FIRST·03:31 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-4944?

CVE-2025-4944 is categorized as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for stored cross-site scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-4944?

To fix CVE-2025-4944, update the LA-Studio Element Kit for Elementor plugin to version 1.5.3 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2025-4944?

All users of the LA-Studio Element Kit for Elementor plugin for WordPress up to version 1.5.2 are affected by CVE-2025-4944.

4

What types of attacks can CVE-2025-4944 facilitate?

CVE-2025-4944 can facilitate stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, allowing malicious scripts to be executed in the context of the affected website.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2025-4944?

Currently, there is no known workaround for CVE-2025-4944 other than upgrading the plugin to a secure version.

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