CVE-2026-85016
Last modified
CVE-2026-85016 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Unlimited Elements for Elementor WordPress plugin before 2.0.21 does not escape an icon value before concatenating it into an HTML attribute in its shared widget-parameter processor, allowing users with Contributor access (who do not hold unfiltered_html) to store a payload that executes when the page is rendered.. EPSS estimates a 0.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Unlimited Elements for Elementor WordPress plugin before 2.0.21 does not escape an icon value before concatenating it into an HTML attribute in its shared widget-parameter processor, allowing users with Contributor access (who do not hold unfiltered_html) to store a payload that executes when the page is rendered.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | Unlimited Elements for Elementor | < 2.0.21 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Deferred
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-85016?
How severe is CVE-2026-85016?
How do I fix CVE-2026-85016?
How Strix Helps
- How Strix found a critical auth bypass in etcdStrix autonomously discovered a critical authentication bypass in etcd, later designated CVE-2026-33413.
- Autonomous PentestingAI agents that find and validate exploitable vulnerabilities like this one across your applications.
- PR ReviewsPentest every pull request so vulnerable code is caught before it ships to production.
- AI Penetration TestingHow AI-driven penetration testing continuously covers your attack surface.
Related CVEs from 2026
- CVE-2026-8501Improper access control in the PCTCore64.sys Windows kernel …7.8
- CVE-2026-85010The RestroPress WordPress plugin before 3.4.6 does not valid…5.3
- CVE-2026-85012Improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS co…8
- CVE-2026-85013A flaw was found in environment-modules. A local attacker ca…7.3
- CVE-2026-85014undici's experimental WebSocketStream client crashes the who…7.5
- CVE-2026-85015The Unlimited Elements for Elementor WordPress plugin before…6.6
- CVE-2026-85017The Unlimited Elements For Elementor WordPress plugin before…7.5
- CVE-2026-8502The LearnPress – WordPress LMS Plugin for Create and Sell On…5.3
- CVE-2026-85021A vulnerability was determined in langgenius dify 1.13.0. Af…4.3
- CVE-2026-85022A vulnerability was identified in langgenius dify 1.13.0. Af…3.5
- CVE-2026-85024undici bundles a WebSocket client whose permessage-deflate s…5.9
- CVE-2026-85025IBM Langflow OSS 1.0.0 through 1.11.5 Langflow could allow a…9.8
Are you affected by CVE-2026-85016?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
Scan your code nowSource: NVD / NIST