Description
The Unlimited Elements for Elementor WordPress plugin before 2.0.21 does not escape an icon value before concatenating it into an HTML attribute in its shared widget-parameter processor, allowing users with Contributor access (who do not hold unfiltered_html) to store a payload that executes when the page is rendered.
Published: 2026-10-02
Score: n/a
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
Impact: Stored Cross‑Site Scripting
Action: Apply Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

The Unlimited Elements for Elementor WordPress plugin prior to version 2.0.21 fails to escape an icon value before inserting it into an HTML attribute. Consequently, a user with Contributor privileges can store a malicious payload that will be executed when the page is rendered. The stored XSS allows the attacker to perform actions such as session hijacking, data theft, or defacement within the context of any visitor who views the affected page.

Affected Systems

The vulnerability affects the Unlimited Elements for Elementor plugin for WordPress. All installations using a version older than 2.0.21 are impacted. The flaw is exploitable only by users with Contributor access, who do not possess the unfiltered_html capability.

Risk and Exploitability

Established CVSS and EPSS scores are not provided, and the CVE is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog, making the precise exploitation probability unclear. The stored XSS flaw is a high‑severity vulnerability; exploitation requires only that an attacker gains Contributor status or otherwise injects payloads through the plugin's widget parameter. Once injected, the payload will run under the context of any site visitor, potentially compromising user accounts and site integrity.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 2, 2026 at 07:25 UTC.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Update Unlimited Elements for Elementor to version 2.0.21 or later
  • If an update is not possible, remove or disable the widget’s icon library functionality to prevent further injection
  • Restrict Contributor roles from editing widget parameters or elevate their role only when necessary

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 2, 2026 at 07:25 UTC.

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History

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-79

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 06:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description The Unlimited Elements for Elementor WordPress plugin before 2.0.21 does not escape an icon value before concatenating it into an HTML attribute in its shared widget-parameter processor, allowing users with Contributor access (who do not hold unfiltered_html) to store a payload that executes when the page is rendered.
Title Unlimited Elements For Elementor < 2.0.21 - Contributor+ Stored XSS via Icon Library Parameter
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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: WPScan

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-02T06:00:25.438Z

Reserved: 2026-09-02T19:18:47.849Z

Link: CVE-2026-85016

cve-icon Vulnrichment

No data.

cve-icon NVD

Status : Received

Published: 2026-10-02T06:16:41.903

Modified: 2026-10-02T06:16:41.903

Link: CVE-2026-85016

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-10-02T07:30:07Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-79

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