CVE-2026-2949 xpro CVE debrief

Who should care

Users of the Xpro Addons — 140+ Widgets 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 reviewing and updating affected deployments, restricting access to the Icon Box widget, and monitoring for suspicious activity.

Technical summary

The Xpro Addons — 140+ Widgets for Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the Icon Box widget in versions up to, and including, 1.4.24. The vulnerability is caused by insufficient input sanitization and output escaping, allowing authenticated attackers with contributor-level access and above to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages. This could lead to unauthorized script execution when users access affected pages.

Defensive priority

Medium

Recommended defensive actions

• Update the Xpro Addons — 140+ Widgets for Elementor plugin to a version that is not vulnerable
• Implement input sanitization and output escaping for the Icon Box widget
• Restrict access to the Icon Box widget to prevent authenticated attackers from injecting arbitrary web scripts
• Monitor for suspicious activity on pages that use the Icon Box widget
• 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 2026-04-04T04:17:14.723Z and was last modified on 2026-07-24T22:10:00.140Z. The NVD entry is currently Deferred. Evidence is limited to CVE and NVD information. Defenders should verify affected product deployments and review official advisories for scope and severity.

Official resources