Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/exclusive-addons-for-elementor/tags/2
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/exclusive-addons-for-elementor/tags/2
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/exclusive-addons-for-elementor/tags/2
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3583929/
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/9b9d66db-53a8-4d93-922
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-12231?
CVE-2026-12231 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). 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 insuff...
How severe is CVE-2026-12231?
CVE-2026-12231 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-12231?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.