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Elementor Website Builder CVE-2026-109884

| EUVDEUVD-2026-118223 HIGH
Cross-site Scripting (XSS) (CWE-79)
2026-11-06 Patchstack GHSA-p6c5-g92j-3rmm
7.1
CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: Patchstack
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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain

  1. Access
    Craft URL with XSS payload
  2. Exploit
    Lure WordPress user into clicking link
  3. Execution
    Payload reflected unescaped in response
  4. Impact
    Script executes in victim's authenticated browser session

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A05:2025 - Injection
ASVS 5.0
V1 - Encoding and Sanitization Output encoding, context-aware escaping
MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques across 2 tactics: Initial Access, Execution

The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up.

Exploitation Conditions

Exploitation requires an attacker-crafted request/URL to be followed by a victim (UI:R) - reflected XSS is not triggered by normal browsing and cannot self-propagate, so successful attacks depend on social engineering to get a logged-in or targeted user to click. The affected component is the Elementor Website Builder plugin on WordPress at version 4.3.5 or earlier; the specific input parameter or feature that fails to neutralize the payload is not stated in the available source. Impact is scoped to the victim's browser session context (session/cookie theft, actions as the clicking user) rather than direct server compromise. Limiting factors: mandatory user interaction, dependence on the victim's privilege level for meaningful impact, and the need for the victim to reach the crafted request on a vulnerable site.

Impact

This is a reflected cross-site scripting flaw (CWE-79) in the Elementor Website Builder WordPress plugin, affecting versions up to and including 4.3.5. The input CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L = 7.1) indicates network-reachable, low-complexity, no-privilege exploitation, but with a mandatory user-interaction requirement (UI:R) that is the single most important limiter here: reflected XSS is not self-propagating and cannot be triggered against a default page view - a victim must be lured into following an attacker-crafted request. The Changed scope (S:C) and triple Low impact inflate the base score to 7.1; a more conventional reflected-XSS scoring would yield ~6.1. No EPSS probability was provided, so exploitation likelihood cannot be quantified from the data. The CVE is not listed in CISA KEV and no public exploit was identified in the input - the only reference is the Patchstack advisory, which is a vulnerability-database entry rather than verified working exploit code. The vuln.today decision label is 'this_week', consistent with a moderate, non-emergency priority. Net assessment: a credible, broadly-exposed issue because of Elementor's enormous install base, but real-world risk is bounded by the user-interaction requirement and the limited (Low) confidentiality/integrity impact typical of reflected XSS - treat as routine timely patching, not an incident-grade emergency.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker crafts a URL containing a malicious script payload in a parameter processed by the Elementor plugin and delivers it to a WordPress site user (for example an administrator) via phishing or a planted link. When the victim clicks the link, the payload is reflected back and executed in their authenticated browser session, enabling session/cookie theft or actions performed as that user. No public exploit code was identified in the input; the exact vulnerable parameter and trigger are not described in the available source.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).
No patch listed yet 0.2% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Nov 06, 2026

Reflected cross-site scripting (CWE-79) in the Elementor Website Builder WordPress plugin affects versions through 4.3.5, allowing an unauthenticated remote attacker to have script executed in a victim's browser if the victim follows a crafted request or URL. Exploitation requires user interaction (UI:R) and social engineering; the injected content runs in the victim's browser session context, so impact is limited to that user's session rather than direct server compromise. No public exploit code was identified in the provided data at time of analysis.

RemediationAI

The provided data does not list a fixed version; the affected range is through 4.3.5. Upgrade the Elementor Website Builder plugin to a release later than 4.3.5 once the vendor confirms the fixed version, and consult the Patchstack advisory at https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/elementor/vulnerability/wordpress-elementor-website-builder-plugin-4-3-5-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability-2?_s_id=cve for updated fix information. The provided sources do not describe a specific workaround, so review the vendor advisory for any interim guidance if an upgrade cannot be applied immediately.

Affected VersionsENISA

Elementor Website Builder 0 ≤4.3.5

Affected Packages

euvd elementor_website_builder no fix

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in euvd

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Technical ContextAI · show details

The affected component is the Elementor Website Builder plugin for WordPress, identified by the CPE cpe:2.3:a:elementor:elementor_website_builder:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*. The root cause class is CWE-79, improper neutralization of input during web page generation: user-supplied input is reflected into an HTML response without adequate encoding or validation. The specific parameter or feature that fails to neutralize the payload is not described in the available sources. The assessed vector is CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N, indicating a network-reachable, unauthenticated issue that requires victim interaction and has scope change, with limited confidentiality and integrity impact and no availability impact. Reflected XSS is not triggered by normal browsing and cannot self-propagate; successful attacks depend on convincing a targeted user to follow the crafted request on a vulnerable site.

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Severity by source

Vendor (Patchstack) PRIMARY 7.1 HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
vuln.today AI 6.1 MEDIUM

Reflected XSS is network-reachable with no privileges but needs victim click (UI:R); payload executes in the browser (S:C) with Low C/I, and no genuine availability impact (A:N).

3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N

Primary rating from Vendor (Patchstack).

CVSS VectorVendor: Patchstack

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
Low
Availability
Low

DescriptionCVE.org

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Elementor Elementor Website Builder elementor allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Elementor Website Builder: from n/a through 4.3.5.

Technical POC Analysis

The flaw class is CWE-79, Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation, specifically the reflected variant.

Full technical POC analysis - root cause, step-by-step exploitation and patch breakdown - is part of the Pro and Business plans.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

A reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Elementor Website Builder plugin (versions through 4.3.5) exposes organizations using this popular WordPress page builder to session hijacking and content manipulation risks. An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this flaw by tricking a victim-such as a site administrator or content editor-into clicking a malicious link, potentially compromising that user's session and allowing further unauthorized actions. Leadership should prioritize remediation because this plugin is widely deployed and a successful exploit could lead to reputational damage or data loss.

Business Impact: Medium
Compensating Controls

Deploy a WAF with virtual patching rules to filter malicious payloads targeting Elementor; implement Content Security Policy (CSP) headers; restrict user interaction with untrusted links via email filtering and security awareness training; monitor for anomalous session activity; consider temporarily disabling the plugin if feasible until a patch is available.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.2%
Top 86% exploitable
Prevalence
High
Elementor is among the most widely deployed WordPress page-builder plugins
Exploit
POC
Public exploit code exists
Data Quality
5 sources
Confidence: Medium

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity HIGH
CISA KEV No
Public POC Yes
EPSS 0.2%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision
Scheduled
Exploitation
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable
No
Human Impact
Medium
Technical Impact
Partial

Priority Score

56
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +36
PoC: +20
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Cross-Site Scripting occurs when an application accepts untrusted data and sends it to a web browser without proper validation or encoding.

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