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CVE-2026-12231 timstrifler CVE debrief
The Exclusive Addons for Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘exad_infobox_image’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 2.7.9.8 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This vulnerability allows authenticated attackers with Contributor-level access to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page. Evidence from Wordfence and NVD indicates vulnerability in Exclusive Addons for Elementor plugin, but details are limited. Defenders should verify affected product deployments, review official advisories, and plan vendor-supported updates or mitigations. The CVE record was published on 2026-08-02T09:16:33.580Z and has not been modified since then. Limited source detail suggests verification tasks are needed.
- Vendor
- timstrifler
- Product
- Exclusive Addons for Elementor
- CVSS
- MEDIUM 6.4
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-08-02
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-08-02
- Advisory published
- 2026-08-02
- Advisory updated
- 2026-08-02
Who should care
WordPress administrators and users with Contributor-level access, security teams monitoring for XSS vulnerabilities, and operators of affected platforms should review and address this vulnerability to prevent potential security breaches.
Technical summary
The Exclusive Addons for Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘exad_infobox_image’ parameter. This allows authenticated attackers with Contributor-level access to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page. The vulnerability affects WordPress administrators and users with Contributor-level access.
Defensive priority
Medium priority due to Contributor-level access requirement
Recommended defensive actions
- Inventory and verify Exclusive Addons for Elementor plugin version
- Restrict Contributor-level access and above
- Monitor for suspicious page access and script injection
- Apply vendor remediation when available
- 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
- Track exceptions, retest remediated assets, and close the item only after evidence is documented
Evidence notes
The Exclusive Addons for Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘exad_infobox_image’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 2.7.9.8 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. Evidence from Wordfence and NVD indicates vulnerability in Exclusive Addons for Elementor plugin, but details are limited. Defenders should verify affected product deployments, review official advisories, and plan vendor-supported updates or mitigations.
Official resources
AI-assisted PatchSiren debrief based on the supplied source corpus. The CVE record was published on 2026-08-02T09:16:33.580Z and has not been modified since then.