What the vulnerability does
01Description
The Stratum – Elementor Widgets plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's Advanced Google Maps and Image Hotspot widgets in all versions up to, and including, 1.6.0 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Stratum Widgets for Elementor versions 1.6.0 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers, potentially stealing session data or performing actions on their behalf. The vulnerability affects the entire site scope due to how the widget processes user input.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject JavaScript code that runs in other users' browsers and steals their session data or performs actions as them.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Authenticated users can be compromised; attackers may steal admin sessions or modify site content without direct admin access.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege account (e.g., subscriber or contributor role) on the site.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
August 1, 2025
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated
