CVE-2024-2120: XSS
First published: Wed Mar 27 2024(Updated: )
The Elementor Website Builder – More than Just a Page Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's Post Navigation widget in all versions up to, and including, 3.20.1 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.
Credit: security@wordfence.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Elementor Website Builder | <=3.20.1 | |
| Elementor Website Builder | <3.20.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-2120?
CVE-2024-2120 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation through Stored Cross-Site Scripting.
How do I fix CVE-2024-2120?
To fix CVE-2024-2120, update the Elementor Website Builder plugin to version 3.20.2 or later.
What versions of Elementor Website Builder are affected by CVE-2024-2120?
CVE-2024-2120 affects all versions of Elementor Website Builder up to and including 3.20.1.
What type of attack does CVE-2024-2120 facilitate?
CVE-2024-2120 facilitates Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks due to inadequate input sanitization and output escaping.
Can CVE-2024-2120 impact website security?
Yes, CVE-2024-2120 can significantly impact website security by allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts through the Post Navigation widget.
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