The Essential Addons for Elementor plugin for WordPress suffers from a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79) in its Interactive Circle widget. This vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, allowing authenticated users with contributor or higher privileges to inject arbitrary JavaScript code. The injected scripts execute in the context of any user who views the compromised page, potentially leading to session hijacking or other script-based attacks. The issue affects all plugin versions up to 5.9.19. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.4, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, and required privileges. No patch or vendor advisory is currently referenced.

Successful exploitation allows an authenticated user with contributor-level or higher privileges to inject persistent malicious scripts into pages generated by the plugin. These scripts execute in the browsers of users who visit the infected pages, potentially leading to information disclosure or session hijacking. The impact is limited to confidentiality and integrity, with no direct availability impact. The vulnerability requires authentication and privileges, reducing the attack surface compared to unauthenticated XSS.

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict contributor-level access to trusted users only. Monitor plugin updates from wpdevteam for an official patch addressing this vulnerability. Avoid using the Interactive Circle widget with untrusted input sources.