CVE-2025-62012 in TheGem Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 11/06/2025
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in CodexThemes TheGem (Elementor) thegem-elementor.This issue affects TheGem (Elementor): from n/a through <= 5.10.5.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/06/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-62012 represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw within the CodexThemes TheGem (Elementor) plugin, specifically impacting versions up to and including 5.10.5. This weakness resides in the improper neutralization of input during web page generation processes, creating an avenue for malicious actors to inject arbitrary scripts into web pages viewed by other users. The vulnerability manifests when user-supplied data is not adequately sanitized or escaped before being rendered in web page contexts, allowing attackers to execute malicious scripts in the victim's browser. The affected plugin operates within the Elementor page builder ecosystem, making it particularly dangerous as it can compromise websites utilizing this popular WordPress theme framework.
The technical implementation of this XSS vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and output escaping mechanisms within the plugin's codebase. When users interact with the plugin's administrative interfaces or when content is generated through the Elementor builder, the system fails to properly sanitize user-provided parameters or content before incorporating them into dynamically generated HTML output. This flaw aligns with CWE-79 which specifically addresses cross-site scripting vulnerabilities where untrusted data is improperly incorporated into web page content without proper escaping or validation. The vulnerability can be exploited through various vectors including form inputs, URL parameters, or content management fields within the Elementor interface, making it particularly versatile in attack scenarios.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script execution, as it can enable attackers to perform a wide range of malicious activities including session hijacking, credential theft, defacement of web content, and redirection to malicious sites. An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability could potentially escalate privileges within the compromised website, gain access to sensitive user data, or establish persistent backdoors through the injected scripts. The vulnerability affects the entire user base of TheGem (Elementor) plugin, making it a significant concern for WordPress administrators who rely on this theme for their website development. The attack surface is particularly broad since the plugin is widely used across various website types and industries, from small business sites to enterprise-level applications.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should prioritize immediate patching of affected systems to version 5.10.6 or later, which contains the necessary security fixes. Administrators should implement comprehensive input validation and output escaping measures throughout the plugin's codebase, ensuring that all user-provided data is properly sanitized before being rendered in web contexts. Network-level protections such as web application firewalls can provide additional defense-in-depth measures, though they should not be considered a substitute for proper code-level fixes. Security monitoring should be enhanced to detect unusual patterns in user interactions with the Elementor interface, and regular security audits should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other plugins or themes. Organizations should also consider implementing Content Security Policy headers to limit the execution of unauthorized scripts and reduce the potential impact of successful XSS attacks. The remediation process should align with industry best practices outlined in the OWASP Top Ten and ATT&CK framework, particularly focusing on mitigating server-side request forgery and input validation weaknesses that could enable similar exploitation vectors.