CVE-2024-5189: Essential Addons for Elementor – Best Elementor Templates, Widgets, Kits & WooCommerce Builders <= 5.9.23 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
The Essential Addons for Elementor – Best Elementor Templates, Widgets, Kits & WooCommerce Builders plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘customjs’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 5.9.23 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-5189?
CVE-2024-5189 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation through stored cross-site scripting.
How do I fix CVE-2024-5189?
To fix CVE-2024-5189, update the Essential Addons for Elementor plugin to version 5.9.24 or later.
What types of attacks can CVE-2024-5189 enable?
CVE-2024-5189 can enable attackers to perform stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, potentially leading to data theft or site defacement.
Which versions of the Essential Addons for Elementor plugin are affected by CVE-2024-5189?
All versions of the Essential Addons for Elementor plugin up to and including 5.9.23 are affected by CVE-2024-5189.
Is there a way to identify if my site is vulnerable to CVE-2024-5189?
You can determine if your site is vulnerable to CVE-2024-5189 by checking if you are using the Essential Addons for Elementor plugin version 5.9.23 or earlier.