CVE-2024-4449: Essential Addons for Elementor <= 5.9.19 - Authenticated (Contributor+) DOM-Based Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Several Widgets
The Essential Addons for Elementor – Best Elementor Templates, Widgets, Kits & WooCommerce Builders plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's 'Fancy Text', 'Filter Gallery', 'Sticky Video', 'Content Ticker', 'Woo Product Gallery', & 'Twitter Feed' widgets in all versions up to, and including, 5.9.19 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.
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What is the severity of CVE-2024-4449?
CVE-2024-4449 has a medium severity level due to its potential for Stored Cross-Site Scripting.
How do I fix CVE-2024-4449?
To resolve CVE-2024-4449, update the Essential Addons for Elementor plugin to version 5.9.21 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2024-4449?
CVE-2024-4449 affects the Essential Addons for Elementor plugin versions up to 5.9.20.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-4449?
CVE-2024-4449 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts.
What should I do if I cannot update the plugin for CVE-2024-4449?
If unable to update the plugin for CVE-2024-4449, consider disabling the affected features or seek alternative plugins.