CVE-2026-84088: CWE-79 Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in Xpro Addons — 140+ Widgets for Elementor
The Xpro Addons — 140+ Widgets for Elementor WordPress plugin before 1.7.9 does not validate or sanitize a widget link setting before storing and using it in a JavaScript navigation call, allowing users with the contributor role and above to inject and store JavaScript that executes in the browser of anyone who interacts with the affected widget.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Xpro Addons — 140+ Widgets for Elementor WordPress plugin versions prior to 1.7.9 do not properly validate or sanitize a widget link setting before storing and using it in a JavaScript navigation call. This allows users with contributor role and above to inject and store JavaScript code that executes in the browser context of anyone who interacts with the vulnerable widget, resulting in a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
Potential Impact
An attacker with contributor or higher privileges can inject malicious JavaScript that executes in the browsers of users viewing the affected widget. This can lead to session hijacking, defacement, or other client-side attacks depending on the injected script. The vulnerability affects the confidentiality and integrity of users interacting with the widget.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade the Xpro Addons — 140+ Widgets for Elementor plugin to version 1.7.9 or later where this vulnerability is fixed. No other mitigation guidance is provided. Patch status is confirmed by the version range indicating fixed in 1.7.9.
CVE-2026-84088: CWE-79 Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in Xpro Addons — 140+ Widgets for Elementor
Description
The Xpro Addons — 140+ Widgets for Elementor WordPress plugin before 1.7.9 does not validate or sanitize a widget link setting before storing and using it in a JavaScript navigation call, allowing users with the contributor role and above to inject and store JavaScript that executes in the browser of anyone who interacts with the affected widget.
Affected software
Xpro Addons — 140+ Widgets for Elementor
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Xpro Addons — 140+ Widgets for Elementor WordPress plugin versions prior to 1.7.9 do not properly validate or sanitize a widget link setting before storing and using it in a JavaScript navigation call. This allows users with contributor role and above to inject and store JavaScript code that executes in the browser context of anyone who interacts with the vulnerable widget, resulting in a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
Potential Impact
An attacker with contributor or higher privileges can inject malicious JavaScript that executes in the browsers of users viewing the affected widget. This can lead to session hijacking, defacement, or other client-side attacks depending on the injected script. The vulnerability affects the confidentiality and integrity of users interacting with the widget.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade the Xpro Addons — 140+ Widgets for Elementor plugin to version 1.7.9 or later where this vulnerability is fixed. No other mitigation guidance is provided. Patch status is confirmed by the version range indicating fixed in 1.7.9.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- WPScan
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-01T06:31:28.441Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aaa32e055bf5e2cf517fb2f
Added to database: 09/16/2026, 06:10:40 UTC
Last enriched: 09/16/2026, 06:31:43 UTC
Last updated: 09/17/2026, 01:16:18 UTC
Views: 13
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