CVE-2021-24256: Elementor - Header, Footer & Blocks Template < 1.5.8 - Contributor+ Stored XSS

Published May 5, 2021
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Updated

The “Elementor – Header, Footer & Blocks Template” WordPress Plugin before 1.5.8 has two widgets that are vulnerable to stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) by lower-privileged users such as contributors, all via a similar method.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Brainstormforce Elementor - Header\, Footer \& Blocks Template Wordpress<1.5.8

Event History

May 5, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:28 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:28 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this Elementor plugin vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this Elementor plugin vulnerability is CVE-2021-24256.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24256?

The severity of CVE-2021-24256 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.4.

3

What is the affected software?

The affected software is the “Elementor – Header, Footer & Blocks Template” WordPress Plugin version up to and excluding 1.5.8.

4

What is the vulnerability description?

The vulnerability allows lower-privileged users, such as contributors, to perform stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks via two vulnerable widgets in the plugin.

5

Are there any patches or fixes available for this vulnerability?

Yes, patches have been released by the plugin author to address this vulnerability.

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