Security Alert Summary
The Royal Addons for Elementor WordPress plugin contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions prior to 1.7.1065. The plugin does not validate a widget setting used to build an HTML tag before outputting it, which can allow authenticated users with the Contributor role and above to inject persistent script content.
CVE Details
- CVE ID: CVE-2026-19217
- Affected component: Royal Addons for Elementor WordPress plugin
- Affected versions: versions less than 1.7.1065
- Published: August 12, 2026 at 6:21:47 AM (UTC)
- Last modified: August 12, 2026 at 6:21:47 AM (UTC)
- CVSS v3.1: Not provided in this CVE record
- Authentication required: Yes. An authenticated account with contributor-level privileges or higher is required (as stated in the description).
- Privileges required: Contributor role and above (per the CVE description)
- User interaction: Not specified in this CVE record
- Primary impact:
- Confidentiality: Possible exposure of sensitive browser data or session-related information via injected script.
- Integrity: Execution of arbitrary JavaScript in the context of site visitors, which can alter content or perform actions on behalf of users in-browser.
- Availability: None specifically indicated by the CVE description.
- CWE / weakness ID: Not specified in this CVE record
Technical Details
The plugin fails to validate a widget setting that is used to construct an HTML tag before sending it to output. Because that widget setting is not properly validated or sanitized, a user with sufficient privileges (Contributor or higher) can supply content that becomes part of the rendered HTML. That content can include script payloads that are stored by the site and later executed in the browsers of visitors who view the affected output, which constitutes a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability.
The CVE description does not name specific functions or REST API endpoints involved. The root cause reported is missing validation of a widget setting that is incorporated into an HTML tag when outputting content.
The impact described in the record is limited to stored XSS: attackers who can create or modify widget settings may cause script execution in other users’ browsers. The entry does not provide exploit details, proof of concept code, or wider chain-of-compromise information.
How This Could Impact Your Website
Imagine a small team managing a company site: the site owner, an internal content editor, and an external contractor who contributes posts or widget content. If a contractor or an internal staff member with Contributor-level access injects malicious content into a widget setting, that script could be stored and served to colleagues, administrators, or public visitors who view the affected page.
Practical consequences can include exposure of internal user information accessible in-browser, session token theft for users who view the infected content, and an increased risk of targeted phishing or social engineering leveraging data harvested from affected accounts or pages. The CVE record indicates the vulnerability permits stored XSS when widget settings are not validated; it does not claim full site takeover or server-side compromise.
professional review may help determine whether your site is affected and how to assess current user roles and installed plugins.
Recommended Actions
- Update the affected plugin as soon as a patched version is available.
- Review and reduce unnecessary user roles, especially Contributor and higher roles for external users.
- Enforce strong passwords and two-factor authentication for editors and administrators.
- Remove unused or unmaintained plugins to reduce attack surface.
- Monitor site activity and logs for unusual behavior, such as unexpected widget changes or new stored content from lower-privileged accounts.
If youd like help reviewing your plugins, user roles, or overall WordPress security posture, our team at Freshy is happy to help.
