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CVE-2026-109691 BdThemes CVE debrief
CVE-2026-109691 is a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting WordPress Prime Slider – Addons For Elementor plugin versions up to 4.7.1. The vulnerability allows for Stored XSS, which can be exploited by attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages. Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure and applying patches. The CVE record and source item provide details on the vulnerability, including its severity and potential impact. The Prime Slider – Addons For Elementor plugin is used by WordPress users to create sliders and other interactive elements on their websites. The vulnerability can be mitigated by updating to a patched version of the plugin.
- Vendor
- BdThemes
- Product
- Prime Slider – Addons For Elementor
- CVSS
- MEDIUM 6.5
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-10-13
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-10-13
- Advisory published
- 2026-10-13
- Advisory updated
- 2026-10-13
Who should care
Defenders responsible for WordPress installations with Prime Slider – Addons For Elementor plugin versions up to 4.7.1 should verify exposure and apply patches. The vulnerability can be mitigated by updating to a patched version of the plugin. Defenders should also review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified. Additionally, defenders should check relevant monitoring, detection, and logs for exposed assetsthat
Why it matters
CVE-2026-109691 is a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting WordPress Prime Slider – Addons For Elementor plugin versions up to 4.7.1. Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure and applying patches.
- Verify exposure of WordPress Prime Slider – Addons For Elementor plugin versions up to 4.7.1
- Apply patches for WordPress Prime Slider – Addons For Elementor plugin versions up to 4.7.1
- Monitor for potential XSS attacks
Technical summary
The Prime Slider – Addons For Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in versions up to 4.7.1. The vulnerability allows for Stored XSS, which can be exploited by attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages. The vulnerability is caused by improper neutralization of input during web page generation. Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure and applying patches to mitigate the vulnerability. The plugin is used by WordPress users to create sliders and other interactive elements on their websites.
Defensive priority
Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure and applying patches for WordPress Prime Slider – Addons For Elementor plugin versions up to 4.7.1.
Recommended defensive actions
- Verify exposure of WordPress Prime Slider – Addons For Elementor plugin versions up to 4.7.1
- Apply patches for WordPress Prime Slider – Addons For Elementor plugin versions up to 4.7.1
- Monitor for potential XSS attacks
- Review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified
- Check relevant monitoring, detection, and logs for exposed assets that need extra review
- Track exceptions, retest remediated assets, and close the item only after evidence is documented
- Confirm whether affected product deployments exist in managed environments and assign an owner for follow-up
Evidence notes
The CVE record and source item provide details on the XSS vulnerability in Prime Slider – Addons For Elementor plugin versions up to 4.7.1. The vulnerability is caused by improper neutralization of input during web page generation. The CVE record was published on 2026-10-13T08:39:18.284Z and has not been modified since then. The source item provides additional information on the vulnerability, including its severity and potential impact. Defenders should verify exposure and apply patches to mitigate the vulnerability.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-109691 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-109691
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-109691 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-109691
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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WordPress Prime Slider – Addons For Elementor plugin <= 4.7.1 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulne
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/109xxx/CVE-2026-109691.json
cve_program_cvelist_v5
Methodology and review provenance
AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.