CVE-2024-5086: Essential Addons for Elementor PRO – Best Elementor Templates, Widgets, Kits & WooCommerce Builders <= 5.8.14 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Team Member Carousel Widget
First published: Wed May 29 2024(Updated: )
The Essential Addons for Elementor PRO – Best Elementor Templates, Widgets, Kits & WooCommerce Builders plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's Team Member Carousel widget in all Pro versions up to, and including, 5.8.14 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.
Credit: security@wordfence.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Essential Addons for Elementor PRO | <=5.8.14 | |
| WPDeveloper Essential Addons for Elementor | <5.8.15 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-5086?
CVE-2024-5086 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for stored cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-5086?
To fix CVE-2024-5086, update the Essential Addons for Elementor PRO plugin to version 5.8.15 or later.
What versions are affected by CVE-2024-5086?
CVE-2024-5086 affects all Pro versions of Essential Addons for Elementor up to and including version 5.8.14.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-5086?
CVE-2024-5086 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
Can CVE-2024-5086 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2024-5086 can be exploited remotely by attackers through the affected widget.
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