What the vulnerability does
01Description
The Addon Elements for Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting in all versions up to, and including, 1.14.3. This is due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on multiple widget parameters. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts via multiple widget parameters in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Addon Elements for Elementor versions up to 1.14.3 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. 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 affects the site's scope, meaning impacts may extend beyond the plugin itself.
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
Visitors' sessions and data could be compromised if a low-privilege user injects malicious content.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege authenticated account on the site.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
December 14, 2025
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated
