CVE-2024-2798: XSS
First published: Tue Apr 23 2024(Updated: )
The Royal Elementor Addons and Templates plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's widget containers in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.971 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. 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.
Credit: security@wordfence.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Elementor Addons | <1.3.972 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/70582781-9de5-4124-bde4-d3d26724e9b3?source=cve
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3072880/royal-elementor-addons/tags/1.3.972/extensions/wpr-sticky-section.php?old=3069462&old_path=royal-elementor-addons%2Ftags%2F1.3.971%2Fextensions%2Fwpr-sticky-section.php
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-2798?
CVE-2024-2798 has a high severity due to its potential for stored cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-2798?
To fix CVE-2024-2798, update the Royal Elementor Addons and Templates plugin to version 1.3.972 or later.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-2798?
CVE-2024-2798 affects all versions of the Royal Elementor Addons and Templates plugin up to and including 1.3.971.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-2798?
CVE-2024-2798 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability caused by insufficient input sanitization and output escaping.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-2798?
All users of the Royal Elementor Addons and Templates plugin for WordPress who have not updated beyond version 1.3.971 are affected by CVE-2024-2798.
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