CVE-2026-9243
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Stored XSS in Plus Addons for Elementor WordPress Plugin

Publication date: 2026-05-29

Last updated on: 2026-05-29

Assigner: Wordfence

Description
The Plus Addons for Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'carousel_direction' parameter of the Carousel Anything widget in versions up to, and including, 6.4.15 This is due to insufficient output escaping in the render() function, where the carousel_direction value is placed into an unquoted HTML attribute (dir=) allowing attribute injection despite the use of esc_attr(). 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.
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Published
2026-05-29
Last Modified
2026-05-29
Generated
2026-06-19
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2026-05-29
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-18
NVD
CVE-2026-9243
EUVD
EUVD-2026-33254
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Vendor Product Version / Range
plus_addons carousel_anything to 6.4.15 (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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Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can allow attackers with contributor-level access or above to inject malicious scripts into web pages. These scripts can execute in the browsers of users who visit the affected pages, potentially leading to theft of sensitive information, session hijacking, defacement, or other malicious actions.

Because the vulnerability is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting issue, the injected scripts persist on the site and affect all users who view the compromised content, increasing the risk and impact.

Executive Summary

The Plus Addons for Elementor plugin for WordPress has a vulnerability known as Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in its Carousel Anything widget. This vulnerability exists in versions up to and including 6.4.15 and is caused by insufficient output escaping in the render() function. Specifically, the 'carousel_direction' parameter is placed into an unquoted HTML attribute (dir=), which allows an attacker to inject malicious scripts despite the use of esc_attr().

Authenticated users with contributor-level access or higher can exploit this vulnerability to inject arbitrary web scripts into pages. These scripts will execute whenever any user accesses the injected page.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability involves the 'carousel_direction' parameter in the Carousel Anything widget of the Plus Addons for Elementor plugin. Detection would involve identifying pages or requests where this parameter is used and checking for injected scripts or unusual attribute values.

Since the vulnerability requires authenticated contributor-level access or higher, detection can include reviewing user inputs or database entries related to the carousel_direction parameter for suspicious script tags or attribute injections.

No specific commands or automated detection tools are provided in the available resources.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediate mitigation steps include updating the Plus Addons for Elementor plugin to a version later than 6.4.15 where the vulnerability is fixed.

Additionally, restrict contributor-level and higher user permissions to trusted users only, as the vulnerability requires authenticated access at this level.

Review and sanitize any existing content that uses the carousel_direction parameter to remove any injected scripts.

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