What the vulnerability does
01Description
The Testimonial Carousel For Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via URL values the plugin's carousel widgets in all versions up to, and including, 10.2.2 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
The Testimonial Carousel For Elementor plugin contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts. An attacker with low-level site access can craft input that executes in other users' browsers, potentially stealing session data or performing actions on their behalf. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 10.2.2.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject JavaScript code that runs in other users' browsers and steals their session data or performs actions as them.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Authenticated users' accounts and data are at risk; attackers can impersonate users and modify site content.
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
May 30, 2024
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated
