CVE-2024-13642: Stratum – Elementor Widgets <= 1.4.7 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability via Image Hotspot Widget
The Stratum – Elementor Widgets plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's Image Hotspot widget in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.7 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-2024-13642?
CVE-2024-13642 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for stored cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-13642?
To fix CVE-2024-13642, update the Stratum – Elementor Widgets plugin to the latest version beyond 1.4.7 which addresses the input sanitization and output escaping issues.
What versions are affected by CVE-2024-13642?
CVE-2024-13642 affects all versions of the Stratum – Elementor Widgets plugin up to and including 1.4.7.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-13642?
CVE-2024-13642 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability caused by insufficient input sanitization and output escaping.
Who is impacted by CVE-2024-13642?
Users of the Stratum – Elementor Widgets plugin on WordPress sites running version 1.4.7 or lower are impacted by CVE-2024-13642.