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CVE-2026-12869

MEDIUM · CVSS 6.1 EPSS 0.15%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-07-16 · Last synced 2026-08-15

CyberRota Analysis

AI-Generated

The Header Footer Builder for Elementor plugin in WordPress versions prior to 1.2.1 is vulnerable due to inadequate access controls, allowing users with the edit_posts capability to import potentially malicious templates. This can lead to the injection of JavaScript that executes in the context of any visitor or administrator, posing a risk of session hijacking or other malicious activities. WordPress site administrators and developers using this plugin should prioritize applying the update to mitigate these risks.

CVE
CVE-2026-12869
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
6.1
EPSS
0.15%
WordPress Java

Original NVD 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.