CVE-2026-1512: Essential Addons for Elementor <= 6.5.9 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Info Box Widget
The Essential Addons for Elementor – Popular Elementor Templates & Widgets plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's Info Box widget in all versions up to, and including, 6.5.9 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. 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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What is the severity of CVE-2026-1512?
CVE-2026-1512 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for stored cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2026-1512?
To fix CVE-2026-1512, update the Essential Addons for Elementor plugin to version 6.5.10 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2026-1512?
CVE-2026-1512 affects users of the Essential Addons for Elementor plugin version 6.5.9 and earlier.
What type of attack does CVE-2026-1512 allow?
CVE-2026-1512 allows for authenticated stored cross-site scripting attacks via the Info Box widget.
Is user authentication necessary for exploiting CVE-2026-1512?
Yes, CVE-2026-1512 requires an authenticated user with Contributor or higher privileges to exploit the vulnerability.