What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in CodexThemes TheGem (Elementor) thegem-elementor.This issue affects TheGem (Elementor): from n/a through <= 5.10.5.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
TheGem (Elementor) versions up to 5.10.5 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers, including site administrators. The vulnerability requires user interaction to trigger. Attackers can steal session tokens, modify page content, or perform actions on behalf of victims.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers and steal their session data or perform actions as them.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Authenticated attackers can compromise admin accounts and modify site content or settings without authorization.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker needs a low-privilege user account and must trick a victim into viewing a page containing the malicious payload.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
November 6, 2025
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated