CVE-2024-4634: Elementor Header & Footer Builder <= 1.6.28 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting

Published May 16, 2024
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Updated

The Elementor Header & Footer Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘hfesvgmimetypes’ function in versions up to, and including, 1.6.28 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level permissions and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Brainstormforce Elementor Header \& Footer Builder Wordpress<1.6.29
Elementor - Header, Footer & Blocks Template<=1.6.28

Event History

May 16, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:05 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:05 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-4634?

CVE-2024-4634 is a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for Stored Cross-Site Scripting.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-4634?

To fix CVE-2024-4634, update the Elementor Header & Footer Builder plugin to version 1.6.29 or higher.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2024-4634?

CVE-2024-4634 affects Elementor Header & Footer Builder plugin versions up to and including 1.6.28.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-4634?

CVE-2024-4634 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability.

5

Who is the vendor for CVE-2024-4634?

The vendor for CVE-2024-4634 is Elementor, specifically for the Header & Footer Builder plugin.

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