CVE-2024-10538: Happy Addons for Elementor <= 3.12.5 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Image Comparison
The Happy Addons for Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the beforelabel parameter in the Image Comparison widget in all versions up to, and including, 3.12.5 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
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What is the severity of CVE-2024-10538?
CVE-2024-10538 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-10538?
To fix CVE-2024-10538, update the Happy Addons for Elementor plugin to version 3.12.6 or later.
What versions of the Happy Addons for Elementor plugin are affected by CVE-2024-10538?
All versions of the Happy Addons for Elementor plugin up to and including 3.12.5 are affected by CVE-2024-10538.
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2024-10538?
CVE-2024-10538 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability caused by insufficient input sanitization and output escaping.
What can attackers do by exploiting CVE-2024-10538?
By exploiting CVE-2024-10538, attackers can inject malicious scripts that can execute in the context of affected users' browsers.