CVE-2024-12120: Royal Elementor Addons and Templates <= 1.7.1017 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
The Royal Elementor Addons and Templates plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the Countdown widget displaymessagetext 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.
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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.