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