CVE-2026-11328 timstrifler CVE debrief

Who should care

Authenticated attackers with Contributor-level access and above could inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page. Operators of WordPress sites using the Exclusive Addons for Elementor plugin should review their installations and apply updates or mitigations as necessary. Vulnerability management and security teams should prioritize this vulnerability due to its potential impact on site security.

Technical summary

The vulnerability exists in the Exclusive Addons for Elementor plugin for WordPress, specifically in the post title parameter, and is caused by insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This allows authenticated attackers with Contributor-level access and above to inject arbitrary web scripts. The CVSS score of 6.4 indicates a MEDIUM severity vulnerability. The Exclusive Addons for Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the post title parameter in all versions up to, and including, 2.7.9.8. Authenticated attackers with Contributor-level access and above could inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page. Operators of WordPress sites using the Exclusive Addons for Elementor plugin should review their installations and apply updates or mitigations as necessary.

Defensive priority

Medium priority due to the CVSS score of 6.4 and the potential for authenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts.

Recommended defensive actions

• Update the Exclusive Addons for Elementor plugin to a version that fixes the vulnerability
• Restrict access to the plugin's settings and functionality to authorized personnel only
• Monitor for suspicious activity and implement additional security measures to detect and prevent exploitation
• 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 2026-07-07T02:16:28.583Z and has not been modified since then. The NVD entry is currently Deferred. There is limited information available about the vulnerability, and defenders should verify the affected scope and severity with the vendor. The Exclusive Addons for Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the post title parameter in all versions up to, and including, 2.7.9.8 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping.

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