CVE-2026-22518 MEDIUM

CVE-2026-22518: WordPress X Addons for Elementor plugin <= 1.0.23 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Pencilwp
Product X Addons for Elementor
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published January 8, 2026
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

6.5/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in pencilwp X Addons for Elementor x-addons-elementor allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects X Addons for Elementor: from n/a through <= 1.0.23.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

X Addons for Elementor versions up to 1.0.23 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. 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 and affects the integrity and confidentiality of the site.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers, potentially stealing session tokens or modifying page content.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Authenticated users can inject persistent malicious code affecting all site visitors, including admins. Requires immediate patching.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege account on the site and trick a user into visiting a crafted page or link.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

January 8, 2026 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated