What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Elementor.Com Elementor allows Cross-Site Scripting (XSS).This issue affects Elementor: from n/a through 3.16.4.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Elementor versions up to 3.16.4 contain a cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts. An attacker with low-level site access can craft a malicious page or post that executes JavaScript in the browsers of other users who view it. The vulnerability requires user interaction and affects the integrity and confidentiality of site data.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject JavaScript code that runs in other users' browsers when they view affected pages.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Compromised user accounts, stolen session tokens, or malware distribution to site visitors.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker needs a low-privilege account (e.g., contributor or editor) and the victim must view the malicious page.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
November 30, 2023
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated