What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in CodexThemes TheGem Theme Elements (for Elementor) thegem-elements-elementor allows Stored XSS.This issue affects TheGem Theme Elements (for Elementor): from n/a through <= 5.11.0.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
TheGem Theme Elements for Elementor contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 5.11.0. 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. Attackers can steal session tokens, modify page content, or perform actions on behalf of affected users.
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 and admins may have their sessions hijacked, credentials stolen, or site content modified without authorization.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege user account and trick a victim into viewing a page containing the injected payload.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
January 6, 2026
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated