CVE-2024-4780: Image Hover Effects – Elementor Addon <= 1.4.3 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via eihe_link Parameter
The Image Hover Effects – Elementor Addon plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘eihelink’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.3 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. 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-2024-4780?
CVE-2024-4780 is considered a high severity stored cross-site scripting vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2024-4780?
To fix CVE-2024-4780, update the Image Hover Effects – Elementor Addon plugin to version 1.4.4 or later.
What versions of the plugin are affected by CVE-2024-4780?
All versions of the Image Hover Effects – Elementor Addon plugin up to and including 1.4.3 are affected by CVE-2024-4780.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-4780?
Users with the Image Hover Effects – Elementor Addon plugin installed on their WordPress sites are affected by CVE-2024-4780.
What type of attack can CVE-2024-4780 enable?
CVE-2024-4780 can enable attackers to execute stored cross-site scripting attacks on affected sites.