CVE-2026-12869
Header Footer Builder for Elementor < 1.2.1 - Contributor+ Stored XSS via Template Import
Description
The Header Footer Builder for Elementor WordPress plugin before 1.2.1 does not require an administrative capability for its dashboard template-import action (it allows any edit_posts user), so a Contributor can import a template containing an Elementor HTML widget configured to display site-wide, injecting JavaScript that executes in the session of any visitor or administrator who loads the site.
INFO
Published Date :
July 16, 2026, 7:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
July 16, 2026, 7:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-12869
vulnerability.
Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the
products
that
are
affected, the information is not represented in the table below.
No affected product recoded yet
Solution
- Update the Header Footer Builder for Elementor plugin.
- Ensure plugin version is 1.2.1 or later.
- Restrict template import to administrators.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-12869.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/3c6562d9-f55e-4d82-be95-60e82a6feecf/ |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-12869 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-12869
weaknesses.
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CVE-2026-12869 vulnerability over time.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jul. 16, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'Unknown', 'product': 'Header Footer Builder for Elementor', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '1.2.1', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description The Header Footer Builder for Elementor WordPress plugin before 1.2.1 does not require an administrative capability for its dashboard template-import action (it allows any edit_posts user), so a Contributor can import a template containing an Elementor HTML widget configured to display site-wide, injecting JavaScript that executes in the session of any visitor or administrator who loads the site. Added Reference https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/3c6562d9-f55e-4d82-be95-60e82a6feecf/