Code Injection Vulnerability in Unlimited Elements for Elementor WordPress Plugin
CVE-2026-85016

6.8MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Unlimited Elements For Elementor
Vendor
CVE Published:
2 October 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-85016?

A code injection vulnerability has been identified in the Unlimited Elements for Elementor WordPress plugin before version 2.0.21. This flaw arises from inadequate escaping of an icon value in the plugin's shared widget-parameter processor. As a result, authenticated users with Contributor access can store a malicious payload that executes upon rendering the page, potentially compromising the security of the website.

Affected Version(s)

Unlimited Elements for Elementor 0 < 2.0.21

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2026-85016 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/1d488c84-2797-4c02-8c13-...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.8
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Revanth Hari Narayana Matte
WPScan
.