CVE-2024-5327: PowerPack Addons for Elementor (Free Widgets, Extensions and Templates) <= 2.7.19 - Authenticated (Contributor+) DOM-Based Stored Cross-Site Scripting
The PowerPack Addons for Elementor (Free Widgets, Extensions and Templates) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to DOM-Based Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘ppanimatedgradientbgcolor’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 2.7.19 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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What is the severity of CVE-2024-5327?
CVE-2024-5327 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for DOM-Based Stored Cross-Site Scripting.
How do I fix CVE-2024-5327?
To fix CVE-2024-5327, update the PowerPack Addons for Elementor plugin to version 2.7.20 or later.
What versions of PowerPack Addons for Elementor are affected by CVE-2024-5327?
CVE-2024-5327 affects all versions of PowerPack Addons for Elementor up to and including version 2.7.19.
What impact does CVE-2024-5327 have on WordPress sites?
CVE-2024-5327 allows attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of a victim's browser, potentially compromising user data.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-5327?
Anyone using the PowerPack Addons for Elementor plugin on their WordPress site is affected by CVE-2024-5327 if they are running a vulnerable version.