CVE-2024-4669: Events Addon for Elementor <= 2.1.4 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Multiple Widgets
The Events Addon for Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the Basic Slider, Upcoming Events, and Schedule widgets in all versions up to, and including, 2.1.4 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-4669?
CVE-2024-4669 has a high severity due to its potential for Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS).
How do I fix CVE-2024-4669?
To fix CVE-2024-4669, update the Events Addon for Elementor plugin to the latest version above 2.1.4.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-4669?
CVE-2024-4669 affects all versions of the Events Addon for Elementor plugin up to and including version 2.1.4.
What kind of attack does CVE-2024-4669 enable?
CVE-2024-4669 enables Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks through specific widgets in the plugin.
Is user input being sanitized in CVE-2024-4669?
No, CVE-2024-4669 is due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping of user-supplied attributes.