CVE-2025-5944: Element Pack Addons for Elementor <= 8.0.0 - Authenticated (Contributor+) DOM-Based Stored Cross-Site Scripting via data-caption Attribute

Published Jul 3, 2025
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Updated

The Element Pack Addons for Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘data-caption’ attribute in all versions up to, and including, 8.0.0 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. 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

2 affected components
Element Pack Element Pack Addons<=8.0.0
bdthemes Element Pack Wordpress<8.1.0

Event History

Jul 3, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:25 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:25 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Aug 12, 57493
Event
via FIRST·11:56 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-5944?

CVE-2025-5944 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on user data.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-5944?

To fix CVE-2025-5944, update the Element Pack Addons for Elementor plugin to version 8.0.1 or later.

3

What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2025-5944?

CVE-2025-5944 can be exploited to execute Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks on affected WordPress sites.

4

Which versions of the Element Pack Addons for Elementor are affected by CVE-2025-5944?

CVE-2025-5944 affects all versions of the Element Pack Addons for Elementor up to and including 8.0.0.

5

Who is impacted by CVE-2025-5944?

Authenticated users of WordPress sites utilizing the vulnerable versions of the Element Pack Addons for Elementor plugin are impacted by CVE-2025-5944.

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