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CVE-2026-111851 WProyal CVE debrief
The Royal Elementor Addons plugin for WordPress, version 1.7.1068 and earlier, is vulnerable to arbitrary code execution due to unsafe reflection. This issue, tracked as CVE-2026-111851, was publicly disclosed on October 22, 2026. The vulnerability allows attackers to inject code via externally controlled input, potentially leading to unauthorized code execution. Defenders responsible for WordPress installations with the Royal Elementor Addons plugin should assess exposure and prioritize patching or mitigation. The CVE Program and NVD records indicate a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.6.
- Vendor
- WProyal
- Product
- Royal Elementor Addons
- CVSS
- HIGH 7.6
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-10-22
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-10-22
- Advisory published
- 2026-10-22
- Advisory updated
- 2026-10-22
Who should care
Defenders responsible for WordPress installations with the Royal Elementor Addons plugin should assess exposure and prioritize patching or mitigation.
Why it matters
CVE-2026-111851 is a high-severity vulnerability in the Royal Elementor Addons plugin for WordPress, allowing for arbitrary code execution via unsafe reflection. Defenders should prioritize patching or mitigating this vulnerability to prevent potential code injection and execution.
- Code injection and execution may occur if the plugin is not patched.
- Defenders must verify plugin versions and apply updates to prevent exploitation.
- Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized code execution.
Technical summary
The Royal Elementor Addons plugin for WordPress, version 1.7.1068 and earlier, is vulnerable to arbitrary code execution due to unsafe reflection. This issue allows attackers to inject code via externally controlled input, potentially leading to code injection and execution. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.6, indicating high severity. Defenders should prioritize verifying the version of the Royal Elementor Addons plugin and applying patches or updates to mitigate the vulnerability.
Defensive priority
Defenders should prioritize verifying the version of the Royal Elementor Addons plugin and applying patches or updates to mitigate the vulnerability.
Recommended defensive actions
- Verify the version of the Royal Elementor Addons plugin and apply patches or updates to mitigate the vulnerability.
- Restrict access to the plugin's functionality to only trusted users.
- Monitor plugin logs for suspicious activity.
Evidence notes
The CVE Program and NVD records indicate a high-severity vulnerability in the Royal Elementor Addons plugin, with a CVSS score of 7.6. The vulnerability allows for code injection via externally controlled input.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-111851 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-111851
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-111851 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-111851
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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WordPress Royal Elementor Addons plugin <= 1.7.1068 - Arbitrary Code Execution vulnerability
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/111xxx/CVE-2026-111851.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.