CVE-2023-47505: WordPress Elementor Website Builder Plugin <= 3.16.4 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Published Nov 30, 2023
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Updated

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Elementor.Com Elementor allows Cross-Site Scripting (XSS).This issue affects Elementor: from n/a through 3.16.4.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Elementor Website Builder WordPress<=3.16.4

Remediation

Information

Update to 3.16.5 or a higher version.

Event History

Nov 30, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:02 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:02 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-47505?

CVE-2023-47505 is a Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the WordPress Elementor Website Builder Plugin.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-47505?

The severity level of CVE-2023-47505 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.5.

3

How does CVE-2023-47505 affect Elementor?

CVE-2023-47505 affects Elementor versions up to and including 3.16.4.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-47505?

To fix CVE-2023-47505, update the Elementor Website Builder Plugin to a version higher than 3.16.4.

5

What is Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)?

Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) is a type of vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.

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