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CVE-2026-48870: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in King Addons King Addons for Elementor

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-48870cvecve-2026-48870cwe-79
Published: Mon Jun 15 2026 (06/15/2026, 20:18:56 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: King Addons
Product: King Addons for Elementor

Description

CVE-2026-48870 is a medium severity cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting King Addons for Elementor versions up to and including 51.1.62. The vulnerability allows a subscriber-level user to inject malicious scripts due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation. This can lead to partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor.

CVSS v3.1

Score 6.5medium

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
Low
Availability
Low
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

Affected software

Affected versions
<=51.1.62

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 06/15/2026, 21:15:44 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability (CVE-2026-48870) is classified as CWE-79, indicating improper neutralization of input leading to cross-site scripting (XSS). It affects King Addons for Elementor plugin versions up to 51.1.62. The flaw allows subscriber-level users to inject malicious scripts into web pages generated by the plugin, potentially impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.5 (medium), with network attack vector, low attack complexity, requiring privileges at the subscriber level, user interaction required, and scope changed. No vendor advisory or patch is currently available, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation can lead to partial disclosure of sensitive information, modification of data, and disruption of service availability within the context of the affected web application. The attacker must have subscriber-level privileges and require user interaction to trigger the vulnerability. The scope of impact extends beyond the vulnerable component, affecting other components or users.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, consider restricting subscriber privileges and monitoring for suspicious activity related to script injection. Avoid granting unnecessary privileges to users and apply standard web application security best practices relevant to XSS mitigation.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Patchstack
Date Reserved
2026-05-25T22:10:00.865Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null

Threat ID: 6a3061600b89be688893d838

Added to database: 6/15/2026, 8:32:32 PM

Last enriched: 6/15/2026, 9:15:44 PM

Last updated: 6/16/2026, 5:55:45 AM

Views: 7

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