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 <= 5.10.5.1.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
TheGem (Elementor) versions up to 5.10.5.1 contain a cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts. An attacker can craft a malicious link or page that, when visited by a site user, executes arbitrary JavaScript in their browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or defacement. The vulnerability requires user interaction and affects the scope beyond the vulnerable component.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in a user's browser to steal credentials or hijack sessions.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Site visitors' sessions and data can be compromised if they interact with attacker-crafted content.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
A site visitor must click a malicious link or visit an attacker-controlled page; no authentication required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
November 6, 2025
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated