CVE-2024-3990: HT Mega – Absolute Addons For Elementor <= 2.5.0 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Tooltip & Popover Widget
First published: Thu May 09 2024(Updated: )
The HT Mega – Absolute Addons For Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the Tooltip & Popover Widget in all versions up to, and including, 2.5.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| HT Mega - Absolute Addons for Elementor Page Builder | <=2.5.0 | |
| WordPress HT Mega | <2.5.1 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/98e74a23-b586-4d6a-b1ab-78838b0eed61?source=cve
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/ht-mega-for-elementor/tags/2.5.0/includes/widgets/htmega_tooltip.php#L620
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=3074490%40ht-mega-for-elementor&new=3074490%40ht-mega-for-elementor&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=#file4
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=3074490%40ht-mega-for-elementor&new=3074490%40ht-mega-for-elementor&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=#file5
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-3990?
CVE-2024-3990 has a medium severity due to its potential for stored cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-3990?
To fix CVE-2024-3990, update the HT Mega – Absolute Addons For Elementor plugin to version 2.5.1 or higher.
What versions of HT Mega are affected by CVE-2024-3990?
All versions of HT Mega – Absolute Addons For Elementor up to and including 2.5.0 are affected by CVE-2024-3990.
What kind of attack does CVE-2024-3990 enable?
CVE-2024-3990 enables stored cross-site scripting attacks due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping.
Is CVE-2024-3990 fixed in later versions of the plugin?
Yes, CVE-2024-3990 is fixed in version 2.5.1 and later of the HT Mega – Absolute Addons For Elementor plugin.
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