What the vulnerability does
01Description
The Elementor Website Builder – More than Just a Page Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the $instance[alt] parameter in the get_image_alt function in all versions up to, and including, 3.18.3 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor access or higher to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute if they can successfully trick a user into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Elementor Website Builder versions up to 3.18.3 contain a cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated users with low privileges to inject malicious scripts. The vulnerability has scope change, meaning injected code can affect other users and site functionality. An attacker needs a valid user account to exploit this flaw.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers and affect site functionality.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Authenticated attackers can deface pages, steal visitor data, or compromise other user accounts on your site.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege user account on the site; no user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
February 20, 2024
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated
