What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in pencilwp X Addons for Elementor x-addons-elementor allows Stored XSS.This issue affects X Addons for Elementor: from n/a through <= 1.0.16.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
X Addons for Elementor versions up to 1.0.16 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 1.0.16.
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
Attackers can steal admin session tokens, modify site content, or redirect visitors to malicious sites.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker needs a low-privilege user account and must trick a victim into visiting a page with the injected payload.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
May 16, 2025
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated