CVE-2024-2138: JetWidgets For Elementor <= 1.0.15 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Animated Box Widget

Published Apr 9, 2024
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Updated

The JetWidgets For Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the Animated Box widget in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.15 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.

Affected Software

2 affected components
JetWidgets JetWidgets For Elementor<=1.0.15
Crocoblock Jetwidgets For Elementor Wordpress<1.0.16

Event History

Apr 9, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:59 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:59 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-2138?

CVE-2024-2138 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential impact of stored cross-site scripting.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-2138?

To fix CVE-2024-2138, update the JetWidgets For Elementor plugin to version 1.0.16 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-2138?

CVE-2024-2138 affects users of the JetWidgets For Elementor plugin versions 1.0.15 and earlier.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-2138?

CVE-2024-2138 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

5

Can authenticated users exploit CVE-2024-2138?

Yes, authenticated attackers with contributor-level access can exploit CVE-2024-2138.

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