What the vulnerability does
01Description
The Element Pack Elementor Addons (Header Footer, Template Library, Dynamic Grid & Carousel, Remote Arrows) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘end_redirect_link’ parameter in versions up to, and including, 5.7.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level permissions and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Element Pack for Elementor contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 5.6.11. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers, potentially affecting site visitors and administrators. The vulnerability has scope impact, meaning it can affect components beyond the plugin itself.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in other users' browsers, stealing session tokens or performing actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting other visitors and admins; may lead to account compromise or malware distribution.
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
August 2, 2024
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated
