CVE-2024-13734: Card Elements for Elementor <= 1.2.6 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Profile Card Widget
First published: Thu Feb 27 2025(Updated: )
The Card Elements for Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's Profile Card widget in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.6 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.
Credit: security@wordfence.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Elementor Card Elements for Elementor | <=1.2.6 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/7134bb24-11a1-41f9-ad34-b4527c22463c?source=cve
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/card-elements-for-elementor/#developers
- https://www.techeshta.com/docs/card-elements-for-elementor/element-settings/profile-card/
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3244795/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-13734?
CVE-2024-13734 is rated as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploiting stored cross-site scripting.
How do I fix CVE-2024-13734?
To fix CVE-2024-13734, update the Card Elements for Elementor plugin to version 1.2.7 or later where the vulnerability has been addressed.
What versions of the Card Elements for Elementor plugin are affected by CVE-2024-13734?
CVE-2024-13734 affects all versions of the Card Elements for Elementor plugin up to and including 1.2.6.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-13734?
CVE-2024-13734 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability caused by insufficient input sanitization and output escaping.
Who is the vendor associated with CVE-2024-13734?
The vendor associated with CVE-2024-13734 is Elementor, which develops the Card Elements for Elementor plugin for WordPress.
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