What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Blocksera Image Hover Effects – Elementor Addon allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Image Hover Effects – Elementor Addon: from n/a through 1.4.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
The Image Hover Effects – Elementor Addon for WordPress contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 1.4. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of other site visitors, potentially compromising their sessions or stealing data. The vulnerability requires user interaction to trigger.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers when they view affected pages.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Visitors' sessions and data can be compromised; site reputation and user trust at risk.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker needs a low-privilege WordPress account; victim must visit a page containing the injected content.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
March 27, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated