CVE-2024-3309: Qi Addons For Elementor <= 1.7.0 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Countdown widget

Published Apr 27, 2024
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Updated

The Qi 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, 1.7.0 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor 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
Qi Addons Qi Addons For Elementor<=1.7.0
Qodeinteractive Qi Addons For Elementor Wordpress<=1.7.0

Event History

Apr 27, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:37 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:37 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-3309?

CVE-2024-3309 has been categorized as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for stored cross-site scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-3309?

To fix CVE-2024-3309, update the Qi Addons For Elementor plugin to version 1.7.1 or later, which addresses the input sanitization issue.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-3309?

CVE-2024-3309 affects all versions of the Qi Addons For Elementor plugin for WordPress up to and including version 1.7.0.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-3309?

CVE-2024-3309 is classified as a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

5

Can CVE-2024-3309 be exploited without authentication?

No, exploiting CVE-2024-3309 requires authentication, meaning only authenticated attackers can leverage the vulnerability.

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