CVE-2024-12599: HT Mega – Absolute Addons For Elementor <= 2.8.1 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Countdown Widget
The HT Mega – Absolute Addons For Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's Countdown widget in all versions up to, and including, 2.8.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. 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-2024-12599?
The severity of CVE-2024-12599 is classified as medium due to the potential for Stored Cross-Site Scripting.
How do I fix CVE-2024-12599?
To fix CVE-2024-12599, update the HT Mega – Absolute Addons for Elementor plugin to version 2.8.2 or later.
What versions are affected by CVE-2024-12599?
All versions of the HT Mega – Absolute Addons for Elementor plugin up to and including 2.8.1 are affected by CVE-2024-12599.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-12599?
CVE-2024-12599 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability that allows an attacker to inject malicious scripts.
Who is the vendor of the affected software in CVE-2024-12599?
The vendor of the affected software in CVE-2024-12599 is HT Mega.