CVE-2022-0683: Essential Addons for Elementor Lite <= 5.0.8 Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

Published Feb 24, 2022
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Updated

The Essential Addons for Elementor Lite WordPress plugin is vulnerable to Cross-Site Scripting due to insufficient escaping and sanitization of the settings parameter found in the ~/includes/Traits/Helper.php file which allows attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts onto a pages that executes whenever a user clicks on a specially crafted link by an attacker. This affects versions up to and including 5.0.8.

Affected Software

1 affected component
WPDeveloper Essential Addons For Elementor Wordpress<=5.0.8

Event History

Feb 24, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:27 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:27 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-0683?

CVE-2022-0683 is a vulnerability in the Essential Addons for Elementor Lite WordPress plugin that allows attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts onto a page.

2

How does CVE-2022-0683 affect the Essential Addons for Elementor Lite WordPress plugin?

CVE-2022-0683 affects the Essential Addons for Elementor Lite WordPress plugin by allowing attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts on affected pages.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2022-0683?

CVE-2022-0683 has a severity rating of medium (6.1).

4

How can I fix CVE-2022-0683?

To fix CVE-2022-0683, update the Essential Addons for Elementor Lite WordPress plugin to version 5.0.9 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-0683?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-0683 at the following references: - [Wordfence Vulnerability Advisories](https://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories/#CVE-2022-0683)

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