CVE-2022-0327: The Master Addons for Elementor WordPress plugin before 1.8.5 does not sanitise and escape the error_message p

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-0327?

master addons for elementor: upgrade to 1.8.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-0327 being exploited?

CVE-2022-0327 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2022-0327 affect?

CVE-2022-0327 affects master addons for elementor. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The Master Addons for Elementor WordPress plugin before 1.8.5 does not sanitise and escape the error_message parameter before outputting it back in the response of the jltma_restrict_content AJAX action, available to unauthenticated and aut

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-0327?

Priority 40/100. Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2022-0327 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting master addons for elementor. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Master Addons for Elementor WordPress plugin before 1.8.5 does not sanitise and escape the error_message parameter before outputting it back in the response of the jltma_restrict_content AJAX action, available to unauthenticated and authenticated users, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 44%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2022-03-14
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: jeweltheme

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-03-14 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:20 UTCUpdated Record last modified

jeweltheme master addons for elementor UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.8.5

Fixed in: 1.8.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy master-addons-for-elementor || rpm -q master-addons-for-elementor || master-addons-for-elementor --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.8.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade master-addons-for-elementor

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade master-addons-for-elementor

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-0327?

master addons for elementor: upgrade to 1.8.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-0327 being exploited?

CVE-2022-0327 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2022-0327 affect?

CVE-2022-0327 affects master addons for elementor. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The Master Addons for Elementor WordPress plugin before 1.8.5 does not sanitise and escape the error_message parameter before outputting it back in the response of the jltma_restrict_content AJAX action, available to unauthenticated and aut

How urgent is CVE-2022-0327?

Priority 40/100. Public exploit reference

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