CVE-2022-29455 MEDIUM

CVE-2022-29455: WordPress Elementor plugin <= 3.5.5 - Unauthenticated DOM-based Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Elementor
Product Elementor Website Builder (WordPress plugin)
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published June 13, 2022
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

4.7/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction Required
Confidentiality None
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

DOM-based Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Elementor's Elementor Website Builder plugin <= 3.5.5 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Elementor Website Builder versions up to 3.5.5 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An attacker can inject malicious scripts into the site that execute when other users view affected pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction and affects the site's integrity but not confidentiality or availability.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers when they view the site.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Attackers can deface pages, steal visitor data, or redirect users to malicious sites without your knowledge.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

No authentication required. Victim must visit a page containing the injected script.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

June 13, 2022 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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