CVE-2025-9703: Ultimate Addons for Elementor Lite < 2.5.0 - Author+ Stored XSS

Published Oct 6, 2025
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Updated

The Ultimate Addons for Elementor (Formerly Elementor Header & Footer Builder) WordPress plugin before 2.5.0 does not sanitize SVG file contents when uploaded through the xmlrpc.php endpoint using base64 encode, leading to a Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Ultimate Addons Ultimate Addons for Elementor<2.5.0

Event History

Oct 6, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Feb 28, 57989
Event
via FIRST·07:50 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-9703?

CVE-2025-9703 is classified as a Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability with a potential for significant impact on affected websites.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-9703?

To fix CVE-2025-9703, update the Ultimate Addons for Elementor plugin to version 2.5.0 or later to ensure proper sanitization of SVG file contents.

3

What versions of Ultimate Addons for Elementor are affected by CVE-2025-9703?

Versions of Ultimate Addons for Elementor prior to 2.5.0 are affected by CVE-2025-9703.

4

Can CVE-2025-9703 lead to data theft?

Yes, CVE-2025-9703 can lead to data theft through Cross-Site Scripting attacks that exploit the lack of sanitization.

5

Is it safe to upload SVG files to my website with CVE-2025-9703 present?

No, it is not safe to upload SVG files to your website while CVE-2025-9703 is present due to the risk of XSS vulnerabilities.

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