CVE-2024-5215: HT Mega – Absolute Addons For Elementor <= 2.5.5 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Multiple Widgets
First published: Wed Jun 26 2024(Updated: )
The HT Mega – Absolute Addons For Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via multiple widgets 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.
Credit: security@wordfence.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| HT Mega - Absolute Addons For Elementor | <=2.5.5 | |
| WordPress HT Mega | <2.5.6 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/86dfdc4f-1cc2-4b0d-b79c-bee3d6956eb4?source=cve
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/ht-mega-for-elementor/trunk/includes/widgets/htmega_videoplayer.php#L520
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/ht-mega-for-elementor/trunk/includes/widgets/htmega_user_login_form.php#L1961
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/ht-mega-for-elementor/trunk/includes/widgets/htmega_user_register_form.php#L2910
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3106524/
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/ht-mega-for-elementor/#developers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-5215?
CVE-2024-5215 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for Stored Cross-Site Scripting.
How do I fix CVE-2024-5215?
To fix CVE-2024-5215, update the HT Mega – Absolute Addons For Elementor plugin to version 2.5.6 or later.
What versions of HT Mega – Absolute Addons For Elementor are affected by CVE-2024-5215?
All versions of HT Mega – Absolute Addons For Elementor up to and including 2.5.5 are affected by CVE-2024-5215.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-5215?
CVE-2024-5215 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability.
Who is the vendor for the affected plugin in CVE-2024-5215?
The vendor for the affected plugin in CVE-2024-5215 is HasThemes.
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