Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This CVE affects WordPress plugins connecting Elementor forms to Google Sheets. Unescaped parameters can be reflected into page attributes, allowing script execution in a victim browser. The stated concern is targeting privileged WordPress users such as admins. Public sources do not provide CVSS or active exploitation evidence.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation on WordPress sites where admins manage content frequently or where the plugin is internet-facing. This is not listed as KEV, but admin-targeted XSS can compromise site control.
Technical view
CWE-79 reflected XSS caused by failure to escape some parameters before outputting them in attributes. Elementor Forms Google Sheet Connector is affected before 1.0.7, while gsheetconnector-for-elementor-forms-pro is reported affected through 1.0.7. Impact depends on luring an authenticated privileged user to a crafted interaction.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites using the named Elementor Google Sheets connector plugins in the affected version ranges. Risk is higher where WordPress admins are likely to access untrusted links while authenticated.
Exploitation context
WPScan provides a public vulnerability entry tagged with exploit information, but the bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. Treat it as plausible reflected XSS, not proven widespread exploitation.
Researcher notes
Evidence is concise and lacks CVSS detail. The core issue is reflected XSS from insufficient escaping in attribute output. Avoid assuming unauthenticated compromise or persistent XSS without additional vendor or WPScan detail.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade Elementor Forms Google Sheet Connector to 1.0.7 or later.
- For the pro plugin, check vendor guidance for a fixed version.
- Disable affected plugin versions if no safe update is available.
- Limit WordPress admin access and avoid using admin sessions for email or browsing.
- Review WAF or security plugin rules for reflected XSS detection.
Validation and detection
- Inventory WordPress sites for the two named plugin slugs.
- Confirm installed plugin versions against the affected ranges.
- Check whether the free plugin is at least version 1.0.7.
- Review admin activity for suspicious links or unexpected script behavior.
- Use non-production testing to confirm output encoding is corrected after update.
Public sources used
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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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- Known Exploited
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- Published
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/50d81eec-f324-4445-b10f-96e94153917eCVE reference · exploit, vdb-entry
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CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.