CVE-2026-42410 — CodexThemes TheGem Theme Elements (For Elementor) Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
CVE-2026-42410 — Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in CodexThemes TheGem Theme Elements (for Elementor) allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects TheGem Theme Elements (for Elementor): from n/a before 5.12.1.1.
What This Means For You
- If your environment is affected by CWE-79, review your exposure and prioritize patching based on your environment. Monitor vendor advisories for CVE-2026-42410 updates and patches.
Related ATT&CK Techniques
🛡️ Detection Rules
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CVE-2026-42410 - TheGem Theme Elements XSS Attempt
title: CVE-2026-42410 - TheGem Theme Elements XSS Attempt
id: scw-2026-04-27-ai-1
status: experimental
level: medium
description: |
Detects attempts to exploit CVE-2026-42410 in TheGem Theme Elements for Elementor. This rule looks for specific URI paths and query parameters commonly associated with the vulnerable component and potential XSS injection attempts targeting the Elementor editor functionality.
author: SCW Feed Engine (AI-generated)
date: 2026-04-27
references:
- https://shimiscyberworld.com/posts/nvd-CVE-2026-42410/
tags:
- attack.initial_access
- attack.t1190
logsource:
category: webserver
detection:
selection:
cs-uri|contains:
- '/wp-content/themes/thegem/ 0'
cs-uri-query|contains:
- 'elementor-editor'
cs-uri-query|contains:
- 'thegem_elementor_ajax'
condition: cs-uri AND cs-uri-query
falsepositives:
- Legitimate administrative activity
Source: Shimi's Cyber World · License & reuse
Indicators of Compromise
| ID | Type | Indicator |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-42410 | vulnerability | CVE-2026-42410 |
| CWE-79 | weakness | CWE-79 |
Written by SCW Vulnerability Desk
Source & Attribution
| Source Platform | NVD |
| Channel | National Vulnerability Database |
| Published | April 27, 2026 at 15:16 UTC |
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