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CVE-2026-57718 Unlimited Elements CVE debrief
CVE-2026-57718 is a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Unlimited Elements For Elementor (Free Widgets, Addons, Templates). The issue affects versions from n/a through 2.0.12. Users should update to a patched version to prevent exploitation. This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.1 and is considered HIGH severity. It occurs when user input is not properly sanitized, allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts.
- Vendor
- Unlimited Elements
- Product
- Unlimited Elements For Elementor (Free Widgets, Addons, Templates)
- CVSS
- HIGH 7.1
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-07-13
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-07-13
- Advisory published
- 2026-07-13
- Advisory updated
- 2026-07-13
Who should care
Users of Unlimited Elements For Elementor (Free Widgets, Addons, Templates) version 2.0.12 or earlier should prioritize updating to a patched version. This includes operators, platform administrators, vulnerability management teams, and security teams who need to review and mitigate this vulnerability.
Technical summary
The CVE-2026-57718 vulnerability is a Reflected XSS issue in Unlimited Elements For Elementor (Free Widgets, Addons, Templates). This occurs when user input is not properly sanitized, allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.1 and is considered HIGH severity. Users of Unlimited Elements For Elementor (Free Widgets, Addons, Templates) version 2.0.12 or earlier should prioritize updating to a patched version.
Defensive priority
High priority should be given to updating Unlimited Elements For Elementor (Free Widgets, Addons, Templates) to a version beyond 2.0.12.
Recommended defensive actions
- Update Unlimited Elements For Elementor (Free Widgets, Addons, Templates) to a patched version
- Review and sanitize user input to prevent XSS
- Monitor for suspicious activity
- 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
Evidence is limited; verification of vulnerability details is recommended. Official records indicate a Reflected XSS vulnerability exists. The vulnerability affects Unlimited Elements For Elementor (Free Widgets, Addons, Templates) versions from n/a through 2.0.12. Users should verify their deployments and review official advisories for affected scope and severity.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-57718 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-57718
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-57718 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-57718
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
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.