CVE-2024-12852: Happy Addons for Elementor <= 3.15.1 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
The Happy Addons for Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'hacmctext' parameter of the Happy Mouse Cursor in all versions up to, and including, 3.15.1 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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What is the severity of CVE-2024-12852?
CVE-2024-12852 has a medium severity level due to its potential for Stored Cross-Site Scripting.
How do I fix CVE-2024-12852?
To fix CVE-2024-12852, update the Happy Addons for Elementor plugin to version 3.15.2 or later.
What versions of the Happy Addons for Elementor are affected by CVE-2024-12852?
All versions of the Happy Addons for Elementor up to and including 3.15.1 are affected by CVE-2024-12852.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-12852?
CVE-2024-12852 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability caused by inadequate input sanitization and output escaping.
Who is the vendor for the CVE-2024-12852 vulnerability?
The vendor for CVE-2024-12852 is Happy Addons, specifically related to the Happy Addons for Elementor plugin.