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CVE-2026-111400 IdeaBox Creations CVE debrief
A Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in PowerPack Addons for Elementor plugin versions up to 3.1.0. This issue allows for Stored XSS, potentially enabling attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages. The vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation. Defenders should assess exposure and prioritize updates to mitigate this vulnerability. The CVE record and source item provide details on the vulnerability, including its existence in versions up to 3.1.0 of the PowerPack Addons for Elementor plugin.
- Vendor
- IdeaBox Creations
- Product
- PowerPack Addons for Elementor
- CVSS
- MEDIUM 6.5
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-10-16
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-10-16
- Advisory published
- 2026-10-16
- Advisory updated
- 2026-10-16
Who should care
Defenders responsible for WordPress installations with the PowerPack Addons for Elementor plugin should assess exposure and prioritize updates to mitigate this vulnerability. This includes reviewing plugin versions, monitoring for suspicious activity, and implementing compensating controls for exposed systems. Security teams should track exceptions, retest remediated assets, and close the item only after evidence is documented.
Why it matters
CVE-2026-111400 is a Stored XSS vulnerability in PowerPack Addons for Elementor plugin versions up to 3.1.0. Defenders should prioritize updates to version 3.1.1 or later and monitor for suspicious activity.
- Potential injection of malicious scripts into web pages
- Possible compromise of user sessions or sensitive data
- Required verification of plugin version and exposure
- Necessity to monitor web application logs for suspicious activity
Technical summary
The PowerPack Addons for Elementor plugin has a Stored XSS vulnerability (CVE-2026-111400) in versions up to 3.1.0. This issue arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation. The vulnerability allows for Stored XSS, potentially enabling attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages. Defenders should prioritize updating to version 3.1.1 or later to mitigate this vulnerability. The CVE record and source item provide additional context on the vulnerability, but technical details are limited.
Defensive priority
Defenders should prioritize updating to version 3.1.1 or later to mitigate this vulnerability.
Recommended defensive actions
- Update PowerPack Addons for Elementor to version 3.1.1 or later
- Review and monitor web application logs for suspicious activity
- Implement Content Security Policy (CSP) to mitigate XSS attacks
- Confirm whether affected product deployments exist in managed environments and assign an owner for follow-up
- 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
Evidence notes
The CVE record and source item provide details on the vulnerability, including its existence in versions up to 3.1.0 of the PowerPack Addons for Elementor plugin. The vulnerability allows for Stored XSS, potentially enabling attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages. Defenders should verify plugin versions and exposure, and monitor for suspicious activity. The source item provides additional context on the vulnerability, but details are limited.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-111400 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-111400
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-111400 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-111400
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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WordPress PowerPack Addons for Elementor plugin <= 3.1.0 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabil
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/111xxx/CVE-2026-111400.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.