CVE-2025-57665
Element Plus Link Component URL Injection Vulnerability
Description
Element Plus Link component (el-link) through 2.10.6 implements insufficient input validation for the href attribute, creating a security abstraction gap that obscures URL-based attack vectors. The component passes user-controlled href values directly to underlying anchor elements without protocol validation, URL sanitization, or security headers. This allows attackers to inject malicious URLs using dangerous protocols (javascript:, data:, file:) or redirect users to external malicious sites. While native HTML anchor elements present similar risks, UI component libraries bear additional responsibility for implementing security safeguards and providing clear risk documentation. The vulnerability enables XSS attacks, phishing campaigns, and open redirect exploits affecting applications that use Element Plus Link components with user-controlled or untrusted URL inputs.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 9, 2025, 6:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 17, 2025, 7:49 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Update Element Plus Link component to the latest secure version.
- Validate all href inputs for dangerous protocols.
- Sanitize user-provided URLs before use.
- Implement security headers for added protection.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-57665.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://element-plus.org/en-US/component/link.html | Product |
| https://github.com/element-plus/element-plus | Product |
| https://github.com/element-plus/element-plus/blob/dev/packages/components/link/src/link.vue | Product |
| https://github.com/element-plus/element-plus/pull/21711 | Exploit Issue Tracking Patch |
| https://www.npmjs.com/package/element-plus | Product |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Oct. 17, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:element-plus:element-plus:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (including) 2.10.6 Added Reference Type MITRE: https://element-plus.org/en-US/component/link.html Types: Product Added Reference Type MITRE: https://github.com/element-plus/element-plus Types: Product Added Reference Type MITRE: https://github.com/element-plus/element-plus/blob/dev/packages/components/link/src/link.vue Types: Product Added Reference Type MITRE: https://github.com/element-plus/element-plus/pull/21711 Types: Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch Added Reference Type MITRE: https://www.npmjs.com/package/element-plus Types: Product -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Sep. 22, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N Added CWE CWE-79 Added CWE CWE-601 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Sep. 09, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Element Plus Link component (el-link) through 2.10.6 implements insufficient input validation for the href attribute, creating a security abstraction gap that obscures URL-based attack vectors. The component passes user-controlled href values directly to underlying anchor elements without protocol validation, URL sanitization, or security headers. This allows attackers to inject malicious URLs using dangerous protocols (javascript:, data:, file:) or redirect users to external malicious sites. While native HTML anchor elements present similar risks, UI component libraries bear additional responsibility for implementing security safeguards and providing clear risk documentation. The vulnerability enables XSS attacks, phishing campaigns, and open redirect exploits affecting applications that use Element Plus Link components with user-controlled or untrusted URL inputs. Added Reference https://element-plus.org/en-US/component/link.html Added Reference https://github.com/element-plus/element-plus Added Reference https://github.com/element-plus/element-plus/blob/dev/packages/components/link/src/link.vue Added Reference https://github.com/element-plus/element-plus/pull/21711 Added Reference https://www.npmjs.com/package/element-plus