What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in TemeGUM Gum Elementor Addon allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Gum Elementor Addon: from n/a through 1.3.5.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
The Gum Elementor Addon for WordPress contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 1.3.5. An authenticated user with high privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they interact with affected pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction to trigger. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 1.3.5.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers when they visit or interact with affected pages.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Authenticated admins or editors can inject scripts affecting other users; update the plugin immediately to prevent account compromise.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have high-level WordPress privileges (e.g., admin or editor role) and the victim must click a link or visit a page.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
July 20, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated