What the vulnerability does
01Description
The Power Ups for Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's 'magic-button' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.2 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Power Ups for Elementor versions 1.2.2 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts affecting other users. The vulnerability exists due to insufficient input sanitization in the plugin's functionality. An attacker with low-level site access can craft malicious content that executes in other users' browsers, potentially compromising their sessions or stealing sensitive data.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in other users' browsers and affects site functionality.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Other users' sessions and data may be compromised if they interact with content created by an attacker.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege account on the site (e.g., subscriber or contributor role).
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
January 25, 2025
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated
