CVE-2024-3307: XSS
First published: Thu May 02 2024(Updated: )
The HT Mega – Absolute Addons For Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the Countdown widget's attributes in all versions up to, and including, 2.4.9 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor access or 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 |
|---|---|---|
| HT Mega - Absolute Addons for Elementor Page Builder | <=2.4.9 | |
| WordPress HT Mega | <2.5.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/c8452e54-7a81-4921-b531-8cb3b0953dab?source=cve
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/ht-mega-for-elementor/trunk/includes/widgets/htmega_countdown.php#L1251
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&new=3071480%40ht-mega-for-elementor%2Ftrunk&old=3063395%40ht-mega-for-elementor%2Ftrunk&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-3307?
CVE-2024-3307 has a high severity due to the risk of stored cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-3307?
To fix CVE-2024-3307, update the HT Mega – Absolute Addons For Elementor plugin to version 2.5.0 or later.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-3307?
CVE-2024-3307 affects all versions of the HT Mega – Absolute Addons For Elementor plugin up to and including version 2.4.9.
What is the cause of CVE-2024-3307?
CVE-2024-3307 is caused by insufficient input sanitization and output escaping in the Countdown widget's attributes.
Who can exploit CVE-2024-3307?
Authenticated users can exploit CVE-2024-3307 due to the stored cross-site scripting vulnerability.
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