CVE-2024-5173: HT Mega – Absolute Addons For Elementor <= 2.5.5 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Video Player Widget Settings
The HT Mega – Absolute Addons For Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the Video player widget settings in all versions up to, and including, 2.5.5 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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What is the severity of CVE-2024-5173?
CVE-2024-5173 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for stored cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-5173?
To fix CVE-2024-5173, update the HT Mega – Absolute Addons For Elementor plugin to version 2.5.6 or newer.
What systems are affected by CVE-2024-5173?
CVE-2024-5173 affects all versions of the HT Mega – Absolute Addons For Elementor plugin for WordPress up to and including version 2.5.5.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-5173?
CVE-2024-5173 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
What impact does CVE-2024-5173 have on users?
CVE-2024-5173 could allow an attacker to inject malicious scripts into the video player widget, potentially compromising user data or site functionality.