The Element Pack Addons for Elementor WordPress plugin before 8.7.13 does not sanitize option values passed through certain data attributes before a… (CVE-2026-14817)
The Element Pack Addons for Elementor WordPress plugin before version 8.7.13 contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. This flaw arises from insufficient sanitization of option values passed through certain data attributes, allowing users with contributor-level access or higher to inject arbitrary JavaScript. The injected script executes in the browser session of any visitor viewing the affected content, potentially compromising user interactions with the site.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
Versions of the Element Pack Addons for Elementor WordPress plugin prior to 8.7.13 do not properly sanitize option values passed via specific data attributes during front-end rendering. This lack of input sanitization enables users with contributor-level or higher privileges to inject arbitrary JavaScript code, resulting in a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. The vulnerability affects the plugin's handling of data attributes and can lead to script execution in the browsers of visitors viewing the compromised content.
Potential Impact
An attacker with contributor-level access or higher can exploit this vulnerability to inject malicious JavaScript that executes in the context of any visitor viewing the affected page. This can lead to session hijacking, defacement, or other malicious actions performed in the victim's browser. The impact is limited to users who can create or modify content with the vulnerable plugin installed and active.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade the Element Pack Addons for Elementor WordPress plugin to version 8.7.13 or later, where this vulnerability has been addressed. No other mitigation steps are specified. Patch status is confirmed by the version boundary provided.
The Element Pack Addons for Elementor WordPress plugin before 8.7.13 does not sanitize option values passed through certain data attributes before a… (CVE-2026-14817)
Description
The Element Pack Addons for Elementor WordPress plugin before version 8.7.13 contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. This flaw arises from insufficient sanitization of option values passed through certain data attributes, allowing users with contributor-level access or higher to inject arbitrary JavaScript. The injected script executes in the browser session of any visitor viewing the affected content, potentially compromising user interactions with the site.
Affected software
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
Versions of the Element Pack Addons for Elementor WordPress plugin prior to 8.7.13 do not properly sanitize option values passed via specific data attributes during front-end rendering. This lack of input sanitization enables users with contributor-level or higher privileges to inject arbitrary JavaScript code, resulting in a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. The vulnerability affects the plugin's handling of data attributes and can lead to script execution in the browsers of visitors viewing the compromised content.
Potential Impact
An attacker with contributor-level access or higher can exploit this vulnerability to inject malicious JavaScript that executes in the context of any visitor viewing the affected page. This can lead to session hijacking, defacement, or other malicious actions performed in the victim's browser. The impact is limited to users who can create or modify content with the vulnerable plugin installed and active.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade the Element Pack Addons for Elementor WordPress plugin to version 8.7.13 or later, where this vulnerability has been addressed. No other mitigation steps are specified. Patch status is confirmed by the version boundary provided.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-mpqf-3vc4-r52m
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-14817"]
Threat ID: 6a6fb631bf32cb7a346e79f2
Added to database: 08/02/2026, 21:27:13 UTC
Last enriched: 08/10/2026, 12:54:56 UTC
Last updated: 09/16/2026, 10:01:30 UTC
Views: 65
Community Reviews
0 reviewsCrowdsource mitigation strategies, share intel context, and vote on the most helpful responses. Sign in to add your voice and help keep defenders ahead.
Want to contribute mitigation steps or threat intel context? Sign in or create an account to join the community discussion.
Actions
Updates to AI analysis require Pro Console access. Upgrade inside Console → Billing.
Need more coverage?
Upgrade to Pro Console for AI refresh and higher limits.
For incident response and remediation, OffSeq services can help resolve threats faster.
Latest Threats
Check if your credentials are on the dark web
Instant breach scanning across billions of leaked records. Free tier available.