CVE-2024-2623: XSS
First published: Tue Apr 09 2024(Updated: )
The Essential Addons for Elementor – Best Elementor Templates, Widgets, Kits & WooCommerce Builders plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the countdown widget's message parameter in all versions up to, and including, 5.9.11 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor access or higher, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| WPDeveloper Essential Addons for Elementor | <5.9.12 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/baa92aee-a0a0-45d4-aa12-1449a829930c?source=cve
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/essential-addons-for-elementor-lite/browser/assets/front-end/js/view/count-down.js
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&new=3058018%40essential-addons-for-elementor-lite%2Ftrunk&old=3050196%40essential-addons-for-elementor-lite%2Ftrunk&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-2623?
CVE-2024-2623 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for stored cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-2623?
To fix CVE-2024-2623, update the Essential Addons for Elementor plugin to version 5.9.12 or later.
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2024-2623?
CVE-2024-2623 involves stored cross-site scripting due to insufficient input sanitization in the countdown widget's message parameter.
Is my website at risk if I use an affected version of the Essential Addons for Elementor?
Yes, if you are using Essential Addons for Elementor version 5.9.11 or earlier, your website is at risk of exploitation via CVE-2024-2623.
What are the affected versions for CVE-2024-2623?
CVE-2024-2623 affects all versions of Essential Addons for Elementor up to and including version 5.9.11.
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