CVE-2026-81812
Elementor < 4.3.5 - Author+ Stored XSS via SVG Upload
Description
The Elementor Website Builder WordPress plugin before 4.3.5 does not sanitize uploaded SVG files on every upload route, allowing users with the Author role and above to upload a file containing JavaScript, which will run in the browser of any user who opens it. Exploitation requires unfiltered file uploads to be enabled in the Elementor Website Builder WordPress plugin before 4.3.5 settings, which is not the default.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 21, 2026, 6:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 21, 2026, 6:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Solution
- Update Elementor Website Builder to 4.3.5 or newer.
- Review and enforce SVG upload security settings.
- Disable unfiltered file uploads if not needed.
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| https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/ba550282-d354-4d39-95c6-c4820a91f270/ |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 21, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The Elementor Website Builder WordPress plugin before 4.3.5 does not sanitize uploaded SVG files on every upload route, allowing users with the Author role and above to upload a file containing JavaScript, which will run in the browser of any user who opens it. Exploitation requires unfiltered file uploads to be enabled in the Elementor Website Builder WordPress plugin before 4.3.5 settings, which is not the default. Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/81xxx/CVE-2026-81812.json">CVE-2026-81812</a> Added Reference https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/ba550282-d354-4d39-95c6-c4820a91f270/