CVE-2025-14732
Stored XSS in Elementor Plugin Widgets Allows Script Injection
Publication date: 2026-04-08
Last updated on: 2026-04-08
Assigner: Wordfence
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| elementor | website_builder | to 3.35.5 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-87 | The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controlled input for alternate script syntax. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
The Elementor Website Builder plugin for WordPress, up to version 3.35.5, has a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. This occurs because the plugin does not properly sanitize input or escape output in several widget parameters. As a result, authenticated users with Contributor-level access or higher can inject malicious web scripts into pages. These scripts then execute whenever any user views the infected page.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability allows attackers with Contributor-level access or above to inject malicious scripts into website pages. These scripts can execute in the browsers of users who visit the infected pages, potentially leading to theft of user data, session hijacking, defacement, or other malicious actions. Because the attack requires authenticated access, it can be used to escalate the impact within the website environment.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The vulnerability allows authenticated attackers with Contributor-level access and above to inject arbitrary web scripts via stored cross-site scripting (XSS). This can lead to unauthorized access to user data or manipulation of website content, potentially compromising the confidentiality and integrity of personal data.
Such a compromise could impact compliance with data protection regulations like GDPR and HIPAA, which require safeguarding personal data against unauthorized access and ensuring data integrity.
However, the provided information does not explicitly detail the direct effects on compliance with these standards.