What the vulnerability does
01Description
The Master Addons For Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'ma_el_bh_table_btn_text' parameter in versions up to, and including, 2.1.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. 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
Master Addons For Elementor contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 2.1.1. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of other site visitors, potentially compromising their sessions or stealing sensitive data. The vulnerability affects the site's scope, meaning impacts may extend beyond the vulnerable component itself.
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
Authenticated users can inject code affecting all site visitors, risking session hijacking, credential theft, or malware distribution.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege user account on the site; no user interaction required from victims.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
February 20, 2026
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated