CVE-2024-5073: Essential Addons for Elementor <= 5.9.21 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Twitter Feed
First published: Thu May 30 2024(Updated: )
The Essential Addons for Elementor – Best Elementor Templates, Widgets, Kits & WooCommerce Builders plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the Twitter Feed component in all versions up to, and including, 5.9.21 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.
Credit: security@wordfence.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| WPDeveloper Essential Addons for Elementor | <5.9.22 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/c8db80ef-5863-41dd-b33f-850984a72ee6?source=cve
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/essential-addons-for-elementor-lite/trunk/includes/Traits/Twitter_Feed.php#L210
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/essential-addons-for-elementor-lite/#developers
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3090746/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-5073?
CVE-2024-5073 is categorized as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for Stored Cross-Site Scripting.
How do I fix CVE-2024-5073?
To fix CVE-2024-5073, update the Essential Addons for Elementor plugin to version 5.9.22 or later.
What versions are affected by CVE-2024-5073?
CVE-2024-5073 affects all versions of the Essential Addons for Elementor plugin up to and including 5.9.21.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-5073?
CVE-2024-5073 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2024-5073?
For detailed information about CVE-2024-5073, refer to the official documentation of the Essential Addons for Elementor plugin.
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