What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Best WP Developer BWD Elementor Addons bwd-elementor-addons allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects BWD Elementor Addons: from n/a through <= 4.4.2.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
BWD Elementor Addons versions 4.4.2 and earlier 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, including administrators. The vulnerability requires user interaction to trigger. Affected sites should update to a version newer than 4.4.2.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers, potentially stealing session tokens or admin credentials.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Attackers with contributor or subscriber accounts can compromise admin sessions and take control of your site.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker needs a low-privilege WordPress account and must trick a site visitor into viewing the malicious content.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
April 4, 2025
CVE published
May 12, 2026
Record updated