CVE-2024-1239: ElementsKit Elementor addons <= 3.0.4 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting

Published Mar 16, 2024
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Updated

The ElementsKit Elementor addons plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the blog post read more button in all versions up to, and including, 3.0.4 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Wpmet Elements Kit Elementor Addons Wordpress<3.0.5

Event History

Mar 16, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:34 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:34 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-1239?

CVE-2024-1239 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation through stored cross-site scripting.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-1239?

To fix CVE-2024-1239, update the ElementsKit Elementor addons plugin to version 3.0.5 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-1239?

All users of the ElementsKit Elementor addons plugin for WordPress versions up to and including 3.0.4 are affected by CVE-2024-1239.

4

What impacts does CVE-2024-1239 have?

CVE-2024-1239 allows authenticated attackers to perform stored cross-site scripting attacks, which could lead to unauthorized actions on behalf of users.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-1239?

A temporary workaround for CVE-2024-1239 is to disable the ElementsKit Elementor addons plugin until it is updated to a patched version.

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