CVE-2025-8445: Countdown Timer for Elementor <= 1.3.9 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'countdown_label'
The Countdown Timer for Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'countdownlabel' Parameter in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.9 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.
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What is the severity of CVE-2025-8445?
CVE-2025-8445 has been assessed as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for stored cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2025-8445?
To fix CVE-2025-8445, update the Countdown Timer for Elementor plugin to version 1.4.0 or higher, which addresses the input sanitization issues.
Who is affected by CVE-2025-8445?
All users of the Countdown Timer for Elementor plugin on WordPress running versions up to and including 1.3.9 are affected by CVE-2025-8445.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-8445?
CVE-2025-8445 is categorized as a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2025-8445?
The potential impacts of CVE-2025-8445 include unauthorized data access, session hijacking, or complete site compromise through malicious scripts.