CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-24891: Elementor < 3.4.8 - DOM Cross-Site-Scripting

First published: Tue Nov 23 2021(Updated: )

The Elementor Website Builder WordPress plugin before 3.4.8 does not sanitise or escape user input appended to the DOM via a malicious hash, resulting in a DOM Cross-Site Scripting issue.

Credit: contact@wpscan.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Elementor Website Builder WordPress>1.5.0<3.1.4
Elementor Website Builder WordPress>=3.2.0<3.4.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID for this Elementor Website Builder WordPress plugin issue?

    The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2021-24891.

  • What is the severity of the CVE-2021-24891 vulnerability?

    The severity of the CVE-2021-24891 vulnerability is medium with a CVSS score of 6.1.

  • How does the CVE-2021-24891 vulnerability affect the Elementor Website Builder WordPress plugin?

    The CVE-2021-24891 vulnerability affects the Elementor Website Builder WordPress plugin by allowing a DOM Cross-Site Scripting issue due to the lack of sanitization or escape of user input.

  • Is there a fix available for the CVE-2021-24891 vulnerability?

    Yes, the fix for the CVE-2021-24891 vulnerability is to update the Elementor Website Builder WordPress plugin to version 3.4.8 or later.

  • Where can I find more information about the CVE-2021-24891 vulnerability?

    You can find more information about the CVE-2021-24891 vulnerability at the following references: [Reference 1](https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/fbed0daa-007d-4f91-8d87-4bca7781de2d), [Reference 2](https://www.jbelamor.com/xss-elementor-lightox.html).

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