CVE-2024-11180: ElementsKit Elementor addons <= 3.4.7 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
The ElementsKit Elementor addons plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the Countdown Timer Widget ekitcountdowntimertitle parameter in all versions up to, and including, 3.4.7 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-2024-11180?
CVE-2024-11180 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for stored cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-11180?
To fix CVE-2024-11180, update the ElementsKit Elementor addons plugin to version 3.4.8 or later.
What versions are affected by CVE-2024-11180?
CVE-2024-11180 affects all versions of ElementsKit Elementor addons up to and including version 3.4.7.
What kind of attacks can CVE-2024-11180 facilitate?
CVE-2024-11180 can facilitate stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks that may compromise user data.
Which parameter is linked to CVE-2024-11180?
The ekit_countdown_timer_title parameter is linked to CVE-2024-11180 and is vulnerable due to insufficient input sanitization.