What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Nasir Uddin Generic Elements generic-elements-for-elementor allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects Generic Elements: from n/a through <= 1.2.5.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Generic Elements versions 1.2.5 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they interact with affected content. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect other components or systems depending on deployment context.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers to steal data or perform actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting other site visitors, potentially compromising accounts or stealing sensitive information.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have low-level authenticated access and the victim must click a link or visit a page containing the malicious payload.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
December 2, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated