Xpro Addons Plugin up to 1.7.8 on WordPress Widget Link cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Xpro Addons Plugin up to 1.7.8. This affects an unknown function of the component Widget Link. The manipulation results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-84088. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Xpro Addons Plugin up to 1.7.8. Affected is an unknown function of the component Widget Link. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. This is going to have an impact on integrity. CVE summarizes:

The Xpro Addons — 140+ Widgets for Elementor WordPress plugin before 1.7.9 does not validate or sanitize a widget link setting before storing and using it in a JavaScript navigation call, allowing users with the contributor role and above to inject and store JavaScript that executes in the browser of anyone who interacts with the affected widget.

The advisory is shared for download at wpscan.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-84088 since 09/01/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

Upgrading to version 1.7.9 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.4

VulDB Base Score: 3.5
VulDB Temp Score: 3.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Xpro Addons Plugin 1.7.9

Timelineinfo

09/01/2026 CVE reserved
09/16/2026 +15 days Advisory disclosed
09/16/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
09/16/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: wpscan.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-84088 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-84088
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-405468

Entryinfo

Created: 09/16/2026 08:22
Changes: 09/16/2026 08:22 (55)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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