CVE-2024-2492: PowerPack Addons for Elementor <= 2.7.18 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Twitter Tweet Widget
The PowerPack Addons for Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the Twitter Tweet widget in all versions up to, and including, 2.7.18 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.
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What is the severity of CVE-2024-2492?
CVE-2024-2492 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for stored cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-2492?
To fix CVE-2024-2492, update the PowerPack Addons for Elementor plugin to version 2.7.19 or later.
What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2024-2492?
CVE-2024-2492 allows authenticated attackers to perform stored cross-site scripting attacks through the Twitter Tweet widget.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-2492?
All versions of the PowerPack Addons for Elementor plugin up to and including 2.7.18 are affected by CVE-2024-2492.
Who can exploit CVE-2024-2492?
CVE-2024-2492 can be exploited by authenticated users with contributions or editing privileges on the site.