Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-2486 affects the Master Addons for Elementor WordPress plugin. A user with Contributor-level access or higher can store malicious script content in a plugin field, causing it to run when someone views the affected page. This is most relevant for sites allowing multiple content authors or untrusted contributor accounts.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation for externally facing WordPress sites with multiple authors or contractor accounts. The issue is not known to be actively exploited, but stored XSS can support account abuse, content manipulation, or visitor-targeted attacks.
Technical view
Stored XSS exists in versions up to and including 2.1.1 via insufficient sanitization and escaping of the ma_el_bh_table_btn_text parameter in the Business Hours addon. The CVSS 3.1 score is 6.4. Required privileges are low, attack complexity is low, scope changes, and confidentiality and integrity impacts are low.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites using Master Addons for Elementor versions 2.1.1 or earlier, especially where Contributor or higher accounts exist. Sites without this plugin, or without lower-trust authenticated users, have lower practical risk.
Exploitation context
The provided sources do not report active exploitation, and this CVE is not listed as KEV. Exploitation requires authenticated access at Contributor level or above and affects users who visit a page containing the stored script.
Researcher notes
The vulnerability maps to CWE-79. The public record identifies ma_el_bh_table_btn_text as the vulnerable parameter and WordPress Trac shows changes in the 2.1.2 tag. Avoid assuming broader plugin components are affected without vendor confirmation.
Mitigation direction
- Update Master Addons for Elementor to version 2.1.2 or later if available.
- Review vendor and WordPress plugin guidance for the official fixed release.
- Restrict Contributor and higher accounts to trusted users only.
- Remove or disable the plugin if it cannot be updated promptly.
Validation and detection
- Inventory WordPress sites for Master Addons for Elementor installations.
- Confirm the installed plugin version is above 2.1.1.
- Review pages using the Business Hours addon for unexpected script content.
- Audit Contributor and higher user accounts for unnecessary access.
Public sources used
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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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- 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
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Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
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