CVE-2026-57376 Element Invader CVE debrief

Who should care

Users of ElementInvader Addons for Elementor, especially those with untrusted users accessing the affected pages, should be aware of this vulnerability and take necessary actions to mitigate the risk. This includes administrators of websites using the affected plugin, security teams responsible for monitoring and responding to vulnerabilities, and developers who may need to implement additional security measures.

Technical summary

The vulnerability is caused by improper neutralization of input during web page generation, allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts. The CVSS vector is CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L. This vulnerability can be exploited through DOM-based XSS attacks, which do not require server-side processing of the malicious input. Attackers may use this vulnerability to steal user data, perform unauthorized actions on behalf of the user, or deface the affected web pages.

Defensive priority

High priority should be given to updating ElementInvader Addons for Elementor to a version that fixes this vulnerability. Additionally, implementing input validation, output encoding, and monitoring for suspicious activity are crucial defensive measures.

Recommended defensive actions

• Update ElementInvader Addons for Elementor to a version that fixes this vulnerability.
• Implement input validation and output encoding to prevent XSS attacks.
• Monitor for suspicious activity and implement compensating controls if necessary.
• 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 was published on 2026-07-13T10:16:30.687Z and has not been modified since then. The NVD entry is currently in the 'Received' status. The vulnerability affects ElementInvader Addons for Elementor versions from n/a through <= 1.4.3. There may be additional information available in the official CVE record or NVD entry that has not been included here due to evidence limits.

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