What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in HasThemes HT Builder – WordPress Theme Builder for Elementor ht-builder allows Stored XSS.This issue affects HT Builder – WordPress Theme Builder for Elementor: from n/a through <= 1.3.0.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
HT Builder for WordPress contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 1.3.0. 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 and affects the scope beyond the vulnerable component.
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
Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting other visitors; compromises site integrity and visitor security.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress account and trick a site visitor into viewing a crafted page.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
November 4, 2024
CVE published
May 12, 2026
Record updated