CVE-2026-15156
Received Received - Intake

Stored XSS in Essential Addons for Elementor Plugin

Publication date: 2026-07-21

Last updated on: 2026-07-21

Assigner: Wordfence

Description
The Essential Addons for Elementor – Popular Elementor Templates & Widgets plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Reading Progress Global Color Settings in all versions up to, and including, 6.6.11 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.

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Published
2026-07-21
Last Modified
2026-07-21
Generated
2026-07-21
AI Q&A
2026-07-21
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-15156
EUVD
EUVD-2026-46149

Affected Vendors & Products

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Vendor Product Version / Range
essential_addons essential_addons_for_elementor to 6.6.11 (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 vulnerability is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) flaw in the Essential Addons for Elementor WordPress plugin. It exists due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping in the Reading Progress Global Color Settings. Authenticated attackers with contributor-level access or higher can inject malicious scripts into pages.

Detection Guidance

To detect this vulnerability, check if the Essential Addons for Elementor plugin is installed and verify its version. If it is version 6.6.11 or lower, the system is vulnerable. Use WordPress admin panel or run commands like 'wp plugin list' in a terminal to check the plugin version.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability allows attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts into pages. When users access these pages, the scripts execute, potentially stealing user data, session cookies, or performing actions on behalf of the user. It requires contributor-level access or higher to exploit.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to data breaches, compromising personal or sensitive data. Such breaches may violate GDPR, HIPAA, or other regulations, potentially resulting in legal penalties, fines, or reputational damage due to inadequate security measures.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update the Essential Addons for Elementor plugin to the latest version. If updating is not possible, consider disabling the plugin temporarily until a patch is applied. Ensure all user roles follow the principle of least privilege to limit potential attack vectors.

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