CVE-2024-1429: XSS
First published: Thu Apr 18 2024(Updated: )
The Element Pack Elementor Addons (Header Footer, Free Template Library, Grid, Carousel, Table, Parallax Animation, Register Form, Twitter Grid) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘tab_link’ attribute of the Panel Slider widget in all versions up to, and including, 5.6.0 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.
Credit: security@wordfence.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| BdThemes Element Pack Elementor Addons | <=5.6.0 | |
| WordPress Element Pack Pro | <5.6.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-1429?
CVE-2024-1429 has been classified with a critical severity level due to its potential for exploitation via Stored Cross-Site Scripting.
How do I fix CVE-2024-1429?
The recommended fix for CVE-2024-1429 is to update the Element Pack Elementor Addons plugin to the latest version, which addresses the vulnerability.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-1429?
CVE-2024-1429 affects all versions of the Element Pack Elementor Addons plugin up to and including version 5.6.0.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-1429?
CVE-2024-1429 is identified as a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
Who is impacted by CVE-2024-1429?
Users of the Element Pack Elementor Addons plugin on WordPress sites are primarily impacted by CVE-2024-1429.
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