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CVE-2026-0664 wproyal CVE debrief

The Royal Addons for Elementor plugin for WordPress has a Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability via the 'button_text' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 1.7.1049. This is due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. Authenticated attackers with contributor level access and above can inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute when a user accesses an injected page. This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.4 and is considered Medium severity. Users of Royal Addons for Elementor plugin for WordPress, particularly those with contributor level access and above, should be aware of this vulnerability and take steps to mitigate it.

Vendor
wproyal
Product
Royal Addons for Elementor – Addons and Templates Kit for Elementor
CVSS
MEDIUM 6.4
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-04-04
Original CVE updated
2026-07-24
Advisory published
2026-04-04
Advisory updated
2026-07-24

Who should care

Users of Royal Addons for Elementor plugin for WordPress, particularly those with contributor level access and above, should be aware of this vulnerability and take steps to mitigate it. This includes updating the plugin to a version beyond 1.7.1049, implementing input sanitization and output escaping for the 'button_text' parameter, and restricting contributor level access and above to trusted users.

Technical summary

The Royal Addons for Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'button_text' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 1.7.1049. The vulnerability exists due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This allows authenticated attackers with contributor level access and above to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.4 and is considered Medium severity.

Defensive priority

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

Recommended defensive actions

  • Update Royal Addons for Elementor plugin to a version beyond 1.7.1049
  • Implement input sanitization and output escaping for the 'button_text' parameter
  • Restrict contributor level access and above to trusted users
  • Monitor for suspicious activity and injected scripts
  • 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 was published on 2026-04-04T08:16:05.890Z and last modified on 2026-07-24T22:10:00.140Z. The NVD entry is currently Deferred. This information is based on the CVE record and NVD entry. However, the actual impact and affected scope may vary. Defenders should verify the vulnerability details and affected systems within their environments.

Official resources

AI-assisted PatchSiren debrief based on the supplied source corpus. The CVE record was published on 2026-04-04T08:16:05.890Z and has not been modified since then. The NVD entry is currently Deferred.