What the vulnerability does
01Description
The PQ Addons – Creative Elementor Widgets plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via widget attributes in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.0 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on the html_tag parameter in the PQ Section Title widget. 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
PQ Addons for Elementor contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 1.0.0. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers, potentially affecting site visitors and administrators. The vulnerability has scope change, meaning the impact extends beyond the plugin itself to the broader site.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in other users' browsers when they view affected pages.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Malicious scripts injected by low-privilege users can steal admin credentials, deface content, or compromise visitor data.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege account (e.g., subscriber or contributor) on the WordPress site.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
March 21, 2026
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated
