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Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-1397 affects the WordPress plugin PQ Addons – Creative Elementor Widgets through version 1.0.0. A logged-in user with Contributor or higher permissions could store malicious script in a widget setting. That script may run when someone views the affected page, creating risk to site users and administrators.
Executive priority
Treat as a near-term website integrity issue, not an emergency based on current evidence. Prioritize sites with many content contributors, public traffic, or administrator browsing of user-edited pages. If no fixed version is available, reduce exposure by disabling the plugin or limiting contributor access.
Technical view
The issue is stored cross-site scripting in the PQ Section Title widget. Sources attribute it to insufficient sanitization and escaping of the html_tag parameter in widget attributes. CVSS 3.1 is 6.4, with low attack complexity, network access, low privileges required, and changed scope. CWE-79 applies.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites running PQ Addons – Creative Elementor Widgets version 1.0.0 or earlier, where untrusted or compromised accounts have Contributor-level or higher access. Sites without the plugin, without the widget in use, or without such accounts are less exposed.
Exploitation context
Provided sources do not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. The attacker needs authenticated WordPress access at Contributor level or above. Successful exploitation can cause script execution for visitors to an injected page, potentially affecting sessions, page integrity, or user trust.
Researcher notes
The public record identifies html_tag handling in PQ Section Title style files as the vulnerable area. References include WordPress Trac paths for trunk and tag 1.0.0. The source bundle does not provide a confirmed patched version, exploitation evidence, or broader affected product list.
Mitigation direction
- Check vendor and WordPress plugin guidance for an updated fixed release.
- Disable or remove the plugin if it is not business-critical.
- Restrict Contributor and higher roles to trusted users only.
- Review pages using the PQ Section Title widget for suspicious changes.
- Monitor WordPress admin activity for unexpected content edits.
Validation and detection
- Inventory WordPress sites for PQ Addons – Creative Elementor Widgets.
- Confirm installed plugin version is 1.0.0 or earlier.
- Identify users with Contributor, Author, Editor, or Administrator roles.
- Review widget content and attributes on affected pages.
- Check vendor advisories before declaring remediation complete.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.4 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N3.12.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
6.4MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/dabe0313-e349-4c87-894b-2612db28dcec?source=cveCVE reference
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/peacefulqode-elementzplus-widgets/trunk/widgets/section-title/styles/style-1.php#L20CVE reference
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/peacefulqode-elementzplus-widgets/trunk/widgets/section-title/styles/style-2.php#L26CVE reference
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/peacefulqode-elementzplus-widgets/tags/1.0.0/widgets/section-title/styles/style-1.php#L20CVE reference
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/peacefulqode-elementzplus-widgets/tags/1.0.0/widgets/section-title/styles/style-2.php#L26CVE reference
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CWE details
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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.