CVE-2025-8149: aThemes Addons for Elementor Lite <= 1.1.2 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Countdown Widget
The aThemes Addons for Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's Countdown widget in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.2 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.
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What is the severity of CVE-2025-8149?
CVE-2025-8149 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2025-8149?
To mitigate CVE-2025-8149, update the aThemes Addons for Elementor plugin to version 1.1.3 or higher.
Which versions of aThemes Addons for Elementor are affected by CVE-2025-8149?
CVE-2025-8149 affects all versions up to and including 1.1.2 of the aThemes Addons for Elementor plugin.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-8149?
CVE-2025-8149 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability caused by inadequate input sanitization and output escaping.
Can CVE-2025-8149 affect website security?
Yes, CVE-2025-8149 can significantly compromise website security by allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts through the vulnerability.