CVE-2023-47505 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-47505: WordPress Elementor Website Builder Plugin <= 3.16.4 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor Elementor.com
Product Elementor
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published November 30, 2023
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

6.5/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

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

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

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