CVE-2026-42410 MEDIUM

CVE-2026-42410: WordPress TheGem theme Elements (for Elementor) plugin < 5.12.1.1 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Codexthemes
Product TheGem Theme Elements (for Elementor)
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published April 27, 2026
Last update April 27, 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 CodexThemes TheGem Theme Elements (for Elementor) allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects TheGem Theme Elements (for Elementor): from n/a before 5.12.1.1.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

TheGem Theme Elements for Elementor contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions before 5.12.1.1. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they view affected pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect site visitors across different security contexts.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers to steal data or perform actions on their behalf.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Site visitors' accounts and data are at risk if a low-privilege user injects malicious content into Elementor pages.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege account on the site; victim must view a page containing the injected script.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

April 27, 2026 CVE published
April 27, 2026 Record updated

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