CVE-2026-119365 in Media Player Addons for Elementor Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 10/30/2026
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in bPlugins Media Player Addons for Elementor – Media Player widget for WP media-player-addons-for-elementor allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Media Player Addons for Elementor – Media Player widget for WP: from n/a through 1.1.10.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/30/2026
The vulnerability identified as Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation, commonly known as Cross-Site Scripting or XSS, represents a critical security flaw within the bPlugins Media Player Addons for Elementor plugin, specifically affecting versions from n/a through 1.1.10. This particular instance is classified as a Stored XSS vulnerability, which distinguishes it from reflected variants by persisting on the target server rather than being contained within a single HTTP request. The flaw arises because the application fails to adequately sanitize or validate user-supplied input before incorporating it into dynamic web page content generated for subsequent users. When an attacker injects malicious script payloads through vulnerable fields, such as media player configuration settings or metadata inputs managed by this widget, these scripts are saved in the backend database and subsequently executed in the browsers of any visitor who views the affected page. This persistence mechanism significantly amplifies the severity of the vulnerability compared to temporary injection points, as the exploit does not require social engineering tricks like phishing links to trigger; it activates automatically upon content consumption by legitimate users.
From a technical perspective, this deficiency aligns with CWE-79, which describes improper neutralization of input during web page generation. The root cause lies in the lack of robust output encoding or context-aware escaping mechanisms when rendering user-controlled data within HTML contexts. In modern web applications utilizing frameworks like Elementor, dynamic widgets often accept various parameters to customize appearance and behavior. If these parameters are derived directly from administrative inputs without rigorous filtering against a whitelist of safe characters or proper HTML entity conversion, the browser interprets injected JavaScript code as executable content rather than inert text. This allows attackers to bypass same-origin policy restrictions embedded in modern browsers, enabling them to execute arbitrary scripts within the security context of the vulnerable website. The impact extends beyond mere script execution; it facilitates session hijacking through cookie theft, credential harvesting via fake login forms rendered on the page, and defacement of the user interface by manipulating DOM elements.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is substantial for both site administrators and end-users. For attackers, Stored XSS serves as a powerful vector for persistent compromise, allowing them to maintain access or influence over multiple sessions without re-injecting payloads each time. This can lead to significant data breaches if the application handles sensitive information such as user credentials, personal identifiable information, or proprietary business content. Furthermore, malicious scripts can perform actions on behalf of authenticated users, potentially altering settings, deleting posts, or exfiltrating data through asynchronous HTTP requests to external servers controlled by the attacker. For organizations relying on WordPress and Elementor for their digital presence, this vulnerability undermines trust in the platform's integrity and exposes them to reputational damage and potential regulatory penalties under data protection laws like GDPR if user data is compromised due to inadequate security controls within third-party plugins.
Mitigation strategies must address both immediate remediation and long-term defensive posture. The primary and most effective solution is to upgrade the bPlugins Media Player Addons for Elementor plugin to a version newer than 1.1.10, where developers have presumably implemented proper input validation and output encoding practices. Until an update is available or if patching is not immediately feasible, administrators should consider disabling the specific widget functionality that exposes vulnerable endpoints until security patches are applied. Additionally, implementing a Web Application Firewall can provide a layer of defense by filtering out known malicious payloads in HTTP requests before they reach the application logic. From a development standpoint, adhering to secure coding standards such as OWASP Top Ten guidelines is essential. Developers must ensure that all user inputs are treated as untrusted data and apply context-specific encoding when rendering output in HTML attributes, JavaScript variables, or CSS properties. Regular security audits and penetration testing of WordPress plugins can further identify similar vulnerabilities before they are exploited in production environments, ensuring a more resilient infrastructure against common web-based attacks categorized under MITRE ATT&CK techniques such as T1059 Command and Scripting Interpreter for client-side execution scenarios.