CVE-2024-0442: XSS
First published: Tue Feb 20 2024(Updated: )
The Royal Elementor Addons and Templates plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via element URL parameters in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.87 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor access or higher to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
Credit: security@wordfence.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Elementor Addons | <1.3.88 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/256b4818-290b-4660-8e83-c18b068a8959?source=cve
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?old_path=/royal-elementor-addons/tags/1.3.87&new_path=/royal-elementor-addons/tags/1.3.88&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3032004/royal-elementor-addons/tags/1.3.88/modules/pricing-table/widgets/pricing-table.php?old=3026824&old_path=royal-elementor-addons%2Ftags%2F1.3.87%2Fmodules%2Fpricing-table%2Fwidgets%2Fpricing-table.php
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3032004/royal-elementor-addons/tags/1.3.88/modules/dual-button/widgets/wpr-dual-button.php?old=3026824&old_path=royal-elementor-addons%2Ftags%2F1.3.87%2Fmodules%2Fdual-button%2Fwidgets%2Fwpr-dual-button.php
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3032004/royal-elementor-addons/tags/1.3.88/modules/advanced-slider/widgets/wpr-advanced-slider.php?old=3026824&old_path=royal-elementor-addons%2Ftags%2F1.3.87%2Fmodules%2Fadvanced-slider%2Fwidgets%2Fwpr-advanced-slider.php
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-0442?
CVE-2024-0442 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation by authenticated attackers.
How do I fix CVE-2024-0442?
To fix CVE-2024-0442, update the Royal Elementor Addons and Templates plugin to version 1.3.88 or higher.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-0442?
CVE-2024-0442 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting the Royal Elementor Addons plugin.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-0442?
CVE-2024-0442 affects all users of the Royal Elementor Addons plugin for WordPress in versions up to and including 1.3.87.
What causes the vulnerability in CVE-2024-0442?
The vulnerability in CVE-2024-0442 is caused by insufficient input sanitization and output escaping in element URL parameters.
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- agent/software-canonical-lookup
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- vendor/royal-elementor-addons
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