CVE-2024-5757: Elementor Header & Footer Builder <= 1.6.35 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Site Title Widget
First published: Thu Jun 13 2024(Updated: )
The Elementor Header & Footer Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the url attribute within the plugin's Site Title widget in all versions up to, and including, 1.6.35 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.
Credit: security@wordfence.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Brainstormforce Elementor - Header, Footer & Blocks Template | <1.6.36 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/b5ab022c-c16c-488b-b004-a7351f8fa3d3?source=cve
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/header-footer-elementor/tags/1.6.35/inc/widgets-manager/widgets/class-site-title.php#L461
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/header-footer-elementor/#developers
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3101672/#file3
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-5757?
CVE-2024-5757 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2024-5757?
To fix CVE-2024-5757, update the Elementor Header & Footer Builder plugin to version 1.6.36 or higher.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-5757?
CVE-2024-5757 affects all versions of the Elementor Header & Footer Builder plugin for WordPress up to and including version 1.6.35.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-5757?
CVE-2024-5757 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
What causes CVE-2024-5757?
CVE-2024-5757 is caused by insufficient input sanitization and output escaping in the Site Title widget of the plugin.
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