CVE-2026-12231

Exclusive Addons for Elementor <= 2.7.9.8 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'exad_infobox_image'

Published Aug 2, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 6.4 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
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.

Analysis

AI-generated

Technical impact

The Exclusive Addons for Elementor plugin stores user-supplied input from the exad_infobox_image field without validation or proper output escaping. Authenticated users with Contributor or higher capability can insert arbitrary JavaScript; when the impacted infobox is rendered, the injected code executes in the context of all visitors who view that page, enabling session hijacking, credential theft, or defacement.

Affected Systems

The vulnerability exists in all releases of the Exclusive Addons for Elementor plugin up to and including version 2.7.9.8. Any WordPress site that installs or updates to a version in this range and uses the infobox element exposes the stored exploit.

Risk and Exploitability

With a CVSS score of 6.4 the weakness is considered moderate severity, and the EPSS score of less than 1 percent indicates a low probability of active exploitation in the wild. The attack path requires authenticated access with Contributor or higher capability; once injected, the payload persists until the infobox content is edited. The vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog, and the advisories do not mention a patched release, suggesting that newer plugin versions are required for a full fix.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade the Exclusive Addons for Elementor plugin to a version newer than 2.7.9.8 once the vendor releases a patch
  • If an upgrade is not immediately possible, restrict Contributor or higher roles from editing infobox content, or disable the use of the exad_infobox_image parameter until the plugin is updated
  • Configure a web application firewall or content security policy to block common XSS payloads targeting the exad_infobox_image field

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 3, 2026 at 09:17 UTC.

Tracking

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Advisories

No advisories available
History
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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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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.
Title Exclusive Addons for Elementor <= 2.7.9.8 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'exad_infobox_image'
Weaknesses CWE-79
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 6.4, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N'}

Weaknesses
  • CWE-79

    Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
Wordfence
Published
Updated
Aug 3, 2026, 7:53 PM
Reserved
Jun 14, 2026, 10:09 PM
Status
Deferred
Published
Aug 2, 2026, 9:16 AM
Modified
Aug 12, 2026, 9:00 PM