CVE-2024-1276: XSS
First published: Tue Feb 20 2024(Updated: )
The Essential Addons for Elementor – Best Elementor Templates, Widgets, Kits & WooCommerce Builders plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the Content Ticker arrow attribute 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 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 |
|---|---|---|
| WPDeveloper Essential Addons for Elementor | <5.9.9 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/af8bee01-15bc-485e-8b01-8b68b199b34d?source=cve
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/essential-addons-for-elementor-lite/tags/5.9.8/includes/Elements/Content_Ticker.php#L815
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&new=3034127%40essential-addons-for-elementor-lite%2Ftrunk&old=3029928%40essential-addons-for-elementor-lite%2Ftrunk&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-1276?
CVE-2024-1276 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-1276?
To fix CVE-2024-1276, update the Essential Addons for Elementor plugin to version 5.9.9 or later as it contains improved input sanitization.
What versions of the Essential Addons for Elementor are affected by CVE-2024-1276?
CVE-2024-1276 affects all versions of the Essential Addons for Elementor up to and including version 5.9.8.
Can CVE-2024-1276 lead to data theft?
Yes, exploitation of CVE-2024-1276 could allow attackers to execute malicious scripts, leading to potential data theft.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-1276 if I cannot update?
While the best solution is to update to version 5.9.9 or later, you can mitigate risks by disabling the Content Ticker feature until an update is applied.
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