CVE-2024-1536: Essential Addons for Elementor – Best Elementor Templates, Widgets, Kits & WooCommerce Builders <= 5.9.9 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Event Calendar
The Essential Addons for Elementor – Best Elementor Templates, Widgets, Kits & WooCommerce Builders plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's event calendar widget in all versions up to, and including, 5.9.9 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor-level and above permissions 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-2024-1536?
CVE-2024-1536 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-1536?
To fix CVE-2024-1536, update the Essential Addons for Elementor plugin to version 5.9.10 or later.
What specific vulnerability does CVE-2024-1536 expose?
CVE-2024-1536 exposes users to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the event calendar widget due to insufficient input sanitization.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-1536?
All versions of the Essential Addons for Elementor up to and including version 5.9.9 are affected by CVE-2024-1536.
Who is impacted by CVE-2024-1536?
Any WordPress site using the Essential Addons for Elementor plugin versions up to 5.9.9 is at risk of CVE-2024-1536.