CVE-2026-12231
Received Received - Intake

Stored XSS in Exclusive Addons for Elementor WordPress Plugin

Publication date: 2026-08-02

Last updated on: 2026-08-02

Assigner: Wordfence

Description
The Exclusive Addons for Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘ exad_infobox_image’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 2.7.9.8 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
2026-08-02
Last Modified
2026-08-02
Generated
2026-08-02
AI Q&A
2026-08-02
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-12231
EUVD
EUVD-2026-51984

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Vendor Product Version / Range
exclusive_addons exclusive_addons_for_elementor to 2.7.9.8 (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) issue in the Exclusive Addons for Elementor WordPress plugin. It allows authenticated attackers with Contributor-level access or higher to inject malicious scripts via the 'exad_infobox_image' parameter due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping.

Detection Guidance

To detect this vulnerability, inspect WordPress sites using the Exclusive Addons for Elementor plugin versions up to 2.7.9.8. Check for malicious scripts in the 'exad_infobox_image' parameter via database queries or file scans. Review user roles with Contributor access or higher for unauthorized changes.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could inject scripts that execute when users access infected pages, potentially stealing user data, session cookies, or performing actions on their behalf. This could lead to unauthorized access or defacement of the website.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to data breaches, violating GDPR and HIPAA requirements for protecting user data. Organizations may face fines or legal consequences if exploited.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the Exclusive Addons for Elementor plugin to the latest version, which is beyond 2.7.9.8. If updating is not possible, consider disabling the plugin temporarily until a patch is applied.

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