What the vulnerability does
01Description
The 130+ Widgets | Best Addons For Elementor – FREE plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's widgets in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.2 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor-level and above permissions to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Xpro Addons for Elementor versions up to 1.4.2 contain a cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts. The vulnerability affects the plugin's widget functionality and can impact other users viewing affected pages. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 1.4.2 to remediate this issue.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious JavaScript that executes in other users' browsers when they view affected pages.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting other site visitors, potentially stealing credentials or redirecting traffic.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a WordPress user account with at least contributor-level access to the site.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
March 29, 2024
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated
