Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in Jeg Kit for Elementor by WordPress
CVE-2025-9978

6.8MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Jeg Kit For Elementor
Vendor
CVE Published:
24 October 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2025-9978?

The Jeg Kit for Elementor WordPress plugin prior to version 2.7.0 fails to properly sanitize SVG file contents uploaded through xmlrpc.php. This oversight creates a potential cross-site scripting vulnerability, enabling malicious actors to inject harmful scripts. Attackers exploiting this flaw can execute scripts on user browsers, jeopardizing sensitive data and compromising site security. Users are strongly advised to update to the latest version to mitigate these risks and safeguard their web applications.

Affected Version(s)

Jeg Kit for Elementor 0 < 2.7.0

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2025-9978 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/cef78a77-c66d-4d62-8d49-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.8
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Tony
WPScan
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CVE-2025-9978 : Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in Jeg Kit for Elementor by WordPress