Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Jul 16, 2026· Updated Jul 16, 2026
Header Footer Builder for Elementor < 1.2.1 - Contributor+ Stored XSS via Template Import
CVE-2026-12869
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.
Affected products
1- Range: <1.2.1
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
1- wpscan.com/vulnerability/3c6562d9-f55e-4d82-be95-60e82a6feecf/mitreexploitvdb-entrytechnical-description
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