CVE-2024-5416: Elementor Website Builder – More than Just a Page Builder <= 3.23.4 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting in the URL Parameter in Multiple Widgets
First published: Wed Sep 11 2024(Updated: )
The Elementor Website Builder – More than Just a Page Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the url parameter of multiple widgets in all versions up to, and including, 3.23.4 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 Elementor Editor pages. This was partially patched in version 3.23.2.
Credit: security@wordfence.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Elementor Website Builder | <3.24.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/a99a64f7-1ea8-4de6-b24f-1f69bf25c1f5?source=cve
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/elementor/tags/3.21.8/includes/widgets/traits/button-trait.php#L523
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/elementor/tags/3.21.8/includes/widgets/image.php#L820
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/elementor/tags/3.21.8/includes/widgets/social-icons.php#L659
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/elementor/tags/3.21.8/includes/widgets/testimonial.php#L608
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3123936
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3149264/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-5416?
CVE-2024-5416 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-5416?
To fix CVE-2024-5416, update the Elementor Website Builder plugin to version 3.24.0 or later.
Which versions of Elementor are affected by CVE-2024-5416?
All versions of the Elementor Website Builder plugin up to and including 3.23.4 are affected by CVE-2024-5416.
What types of attacks can CVE-2024-5416 facilitate?
CVE-2024-5416 can facilitate Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks, potentially leading to unauthorized access and data manipulation.
Is input sanitization a factor in CVE-2024-5416?
Yes, CVE-2024-5416 is caused by insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user-submitted data.
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