CVE-2025-9978: Jeg Elementor Kit < 2.7.0 - Author+ Stored XSS

Published Oct 24, 2025
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Updated

The Jeg Kit for Elementor WordPress plugin before 2.7.0 does not sanitize SVG file contents when uploaded via xmlrpc.php, leading to a cross site scripting vulnerability.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Jeg Kit for Elementor<2.7.0

Event History

Oct 24, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Feb 28, 57989
Event
via FIRST·06:38 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-9978?

CVE-2025-9978 has been classified as a cross site scripting vulnerability, which can potentially allow attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected website.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-9978?

To mitigate CVE-2025-9978, update the Jeg Kit for Elementor plugin to version 2.7.0 or later where the issue has been resolved.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2025-9978?

CVE-2025-9978 affects the Jeg Kit for Elementor WordPress plugin versions prior to 2.7.0.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2025-9978?

The impact of CVE-2025-9978 includes potential unauthorized access and manipulation of website content through executed scripts.

5

How does CVE-2025-9978 allow for cross site scripting?

CVE-2025-9978 allows for cross site scripting due to the lack of sanitization for SVG file contents when uploaded via xmlrpc.php.

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