CVE-2023-5381: XSS
First published: Wed Nov 15 2023(Updated: )
The Elementor Addon Elements plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via admin settings in versions up to, and including, 1.12.7 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level permissions and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page. This only affects multi-site installations and installations where unfiltered_html has been disabled.
Credit: security@wordfence.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Webtechstreet Elementor Addon Elements | <=1.12.7 |
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Reference Links
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/addon-elements-for-elementor-page-builder/trunk/inc/admin/admin-ui.php#L79
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&new=2996185%40addon-elements-for-elementor-page-builder%2Ftrunk&old=2980987%40addon-elements-for-elementor-page-builder%2Ftrunk&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=#file15
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/bd2bc2e7-960e-40db-9dcc-a6a60117bd83?source=cve
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-5381?
CVE-2023-5381 is a vulnerability in the Elementor Addon Elements plugin for WordPress that allows for stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
How severe is CVE-2023-5381?
CVE-2023-5381 has a severity rating of medium, with a CVSS score of 4.4.
Which version of the Elementor Addon Elements plugin is affected by CVE-2023-5381?
Versions up to and including 1.12.7 of the Elementor Addon Elements plugin for WordPress are affected by CVE-2023-5381.
How can authenticated attackers exploit CVE-2023-5381?
With administrator-level permissions, authenticated attackers can exploit CVE-2023-5381 through stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via the admin settings of the plugin.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2023-5381?
Yes, updating to a version of the Elementor Addon Elements plugin for WordPress beyond 1.12.7 will mitigate the vulnerability.
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