CVE-2024-1236: Essential Addons for Elementor – Best Elementor Templates, Widgets, Kits & WooCommerce Builders <= 5.9.8 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
The Essential Addons for Elementor – Best Elementor Templates, Widgets, Kits & WooCommerce Builders plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the Filterable Controls label icon parameter in all versions up to, and including, 5.9.8 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.
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What is the severity of CVE-2024-1236?
CVE-2024-1236 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-1236?
To fix CVE-2024-1236, update the Essential Addons for Elementor plugin to version 5.9.9 or later.
What versions are affected by CVE-2024-1236?
CVE-2024-1236 affects all versions of Essential Addons for Elementor up to and including version 5.9.8.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-1236?
CVE-2024-1236 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability caused by insufficient input sanitization.
Who is impacted by CVE-2024-1236?
Website owners using the Essential Addons for Elementor plugin on WordPress are impacted by CVE-2024-1236.