CVE-2026-84896 — MEDIUM (6.8)

Vulnerability Description

The King Addons for Elementor WordPress plugin before 51.1.77 does not escape a widget display-style setting before outputting it in an HTML attribute, allowing users with Contributor-level access and above to store JavaScript that executes in the browser of any visitor to the affected page, including logged-in administrators.

CVSS Score

6.8

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/fe9ac024-53dc-48a3-99c8-1ec97c84c959/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-84896?

CVE-2026-84896 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). The King Addons for Elementor WordPress plugin before 51.1.77 does not escape a widget display-style setting before outputting it in an HTML attribute, allowing users with Contributor-level access an...

How severe is CVE-2026-84896?

CVE-2026-84896 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-84896?

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