Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
A flaw in the JetElements For Elementor WordPress plugin (versions through 2.7.8) lets a logged-in contributor store malicious script content that runs in other users' browsers when they view affected pages. For sites that allow contributor-level accounts, this can lead to account takeover of editors or administrators and unwanted changes to site content.
Executive priority
Treat as a moderate, schedule-driven fix on the next patching cycle. Prioritize sooner if the affected sites accept user-submitted or contributor content, because successful abuse can hijack staff accounts and alter public-facing pages.
Technical view
Patchstack reports a Stored Cross-Site Scripting issue (CWE-79) in Crocoblock's jet-elements plugin at or below 2.7.8. CVSS 3.1 6.5 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L) indicates an authenticated attacker with low privileges can inject script that crosses scope after a victim interaction, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability at low levels.
Likely exposure
WordPress sites running JetElements For Elementor at version 2.7.8 or earlier, especially those that allow contributor or author registrations or open editorial workflows. Sites restricted to trusted administrators only have lower practical exposure.
Exploitation context
Not listed in CISA KEV. The CVE record and Patchstack entry do not cite active in-the-wild exploitation. Exploitation requires a low-privilege authenticated account and a victim viewing the injected content, so opportunistic mass exploitation is less likely than targeted abuse on multi-author sites.
Researcher notes
Sources do not name a specific fixed version or vulnerable parameter. Treat the affected range as everything up to and including 2.7.8 until Crocoblock publishes a patched release. Scope change in the CVSS vector suggests the script executes outside the original component's security context, consistent with stored XSS rendered in admin or visitor views.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites using JetElements For Elementor and identify versions at or below 2.7.8.
- Check Crocoblock and Patchstack advisories for a fixed release and apply the latest plugin update.
- Restrict contributor and author registrations and review existing low-privilege accounts.
- Apply a web application firewall ruleset that filters stored XSS patterns until patched.
- If no patch is available, consider deactivating the plugin on exposed sites.
Validation and detection
- Confirm installed jet-elements plugin version against the Patchstack advisory's vulnerable range.
- Audit recent posts and widgets created by contributor or author accounts for unexpected script or HTML content.
- Review WordPress and WAF logs for suspicious authenticated activity targeting JetElements widgets.
- Verify administrator and editor sessions have not been compromised by checking user roles, emails, and recent profile changes.
- After remediation, retest affected pages to confirm sanitization is enforced.
Public sources used
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- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L2.33.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
6.5MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
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Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.