CVE-2026-15795
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Stored XSS in Responsive Plus – Elementor Templates & Starter Sites Plugin

Publication date: 2026-10-03

Last updated on: 2026-10-03

Assigner: Wordfence

Description
The Responsive Plus – Elementor Templates & Starter Sites plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Shortcode Attributes in all versions up to, and including, 3.5.3 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
2026-10-03
Last Modified
2026-10-03
Generated
2026-10-03
AI Q&A
2026-10-03
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
NVD
CVE-2026-15795
EUVD
EUVD-2026-91953

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Vendor Product Version / Range
responsive_plus elementor_templates to 3.5.3 (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 Responsive Plus – Elementor Templates & Starter Sites WordPress plugin. It allows authenticated attackers with contributor-level access or higher to inject malicious scripts via shortcode attributes. The issue arises from insufficient input sanitization and output escaping, enabling script execution when users view infected pages.

Detection Guidance

To detect this vulnerability, inspect WordPress sites using the Responsive Plus – Elementor Templates & Starter Sites plugin versions up to 3.5.3. Check for unauthorized script injections in pages via shortcode attributes. Use WordPress admin to review plugin versions and scan for suspicious scripts in page content.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to steal user sessions, redirect visitors to malicious sites, or perform actions on behalf of users. Websites using vulnerable versions of the plugin are at risk of unauthorized script execution, potentially compromising user data and site integrity.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to data breaches, violating GDPR and HIPAA requirements for protecting user data. Non-compliance may result in legal penalties, fines, or reputational damage due to unauthorized access or data exposure caused by the XSS flaw.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the Responsive Plus – Elementor Templates & Starter Sites plugin to the latest version, which should address the stored XSS vulnerability. Ensure input sanitization and output escaping are properly implemented in all shortcode attributes.

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