CVE-2026-12869 — MEDIUM (6.1)

Vulnerability Description

The Header Footer Builder for Elementor WordPress plugin before 1.2.1 does not require an administrative capability for its dashboard template-import action (it allows any edit_posts user), so a Contributor can import a template containing an Elementor HTML widget configured to display site-wide, injecting JavaScript that executes in the session of any visitor or administrator who loads the site.

CVSS Score

6.1

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/3c6562d9-f55e-4d82-be95-60e82a6feecf/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-12869?

CVE-2026-12869 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). The Header Footer Builder for Elementor WordPress plugin before 1.2.1 does not require an administrative capability for its dashboard template-import action (it allows any edit_posts user), so a Contr...

How severe is CVE-2026-12869?

CVE-2026-12869 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-12869?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.