CVE-2026-97298
Deferred Deferred - Pending Action

Contributor XSS in King Addons for Elementor

Publication date: 2026-09-30

Last updated on: 2026-09-30

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Contributor Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in King Addons for Elementor <= 51.1.86 versions.

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Published
2026-09-30
Last Modified
2026-09-30
Generated
2026-10-19
AI Q&A
2026-09-30
EPSS Evaluated
2026-10-18
NVD
CVE-2026-97298
EUVD
EUVD-2026-89933

Affected Vendors & Products

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Vendor Product Version / Range
king_addons for_elementor to 51.1.86 (inc)

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CWE ID Description
CWE-79 The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.

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Executive Summary

This is a Contributor Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability found in King Addons for Elementor plugin versions up to 51.1.86. XSS allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. In this case, contributors with limited privileges could exploit it to execute scripts.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability is a Contributor Cross Site Scripting (XSS) issue in King Addons for Elementor versions <= 51.1.86. To detect it, inspect WordPress installations for King Addons plugin versions 51.1.86 or older. Check for unusual JavaScript execution or input sanitization failures in user-contributed content.

Impact Analysis

If you use King Addons for Elementor <= 51.1.86, attackers with contributor access could steal user sessions, deface your website, or redirect visitors to malicious sites. Users with contributor roles could escalate privileges or compromise visitor data.

Compliance Impact

This XSS vulnerability could lead to unauthorized data access or modification, violating GDPR (data protection) and HIPAA (health data security) requirements. Organizations may face fines or legal action if user data is compromised through such vulnerabilities.

Mitigation Strategies

Update King Addons for Elementor to the latest version (51.1.86 or higher) to patch the XSS vulnerability. If an update is unavailable, consider disabling the plugin temporarily until a fix is released.

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