What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in WPDeveloper Essential Addons for Elementor essential-addons-for-elementor-lite.This issue affects Essential Addons for Elementor: from n/a through <= 5.9.26.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Essential Addons for Elementor versions up to 5.9.26 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they view affected content. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect site visitors across the platform.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers and steal their session data or perform actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Site visitors' accounts and data are at risk if a low-privilege user injects malicious code into Elementor content.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress account and the victim must view the page containing the injected script.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
August 1, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated