CVE-2024-12120: Royal Elementor Addons and Templates <= 1.7.1017 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
First published: Wed May 07 2025(Updated: )
The Royal Elementor Addons and Templates plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the Countdown widget display_message_text parameter in all versions up to, and including, 1.7.1017 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.
Credit: security@wordfence.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| WP Royal Royal Elementor Kit | <=1.7.1017 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/5ee7b4d8-c397-41f6-981f-9a010e4ab2f1?source=cve
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3236381/royal-elementor-addons/tags/1.7.1008/modules/countdown/widgets/wpr-countdown.php?old=3220755&old_path=royal-elementor-addons%2Ftags%2F1.7.1007%2Fmodules%2Fcountdown%2Fwidgets%2Fwpr-countdown.php
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3285549/royal-elementor-addons/tags/1.7.1018/assets/js/frontend.js?old=3277554&old_path=royal-elementor-addons%2Ftags%2F1.7.1017%2Fassets%2Fjs%2Ffrontend.js
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-12120?
CVE-2024-12120 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.
What versions are affected by CVE-2024-12120?
CVE-2024-12120 affects all versions of the Royal Elementor Addons and Templates plugin for WordPress up to and including version 1.7.1017.
How do I fix CVE-2024-12120?
To fix CVE-2024-12120, update the Royal Elementor Addons and Templates plugin to version 1.7.1018 or later.
What can attackers achieve with CVE-2024-12120?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2024-12120 to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users, potentially compromising their data.
What specific component of the plugin is affected by CVE-2024-12120?
CVE-2024-12120 specifically affects the Countdown widget's display_message_text parameter due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping.
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