CVE-2024-5790: Happy Addons for Elementor <= 3.11.1 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Gradient Heading Widget
First published: Sat Jun 29 2024(Updated: )
The Happy Addons for Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘url’ attribute within the plugin's Gradient Heading widget in all versions up to, and including, 3.11.1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Happy Addons for Elementor | <3.11.2 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/6d1b948a-7a7e-4bdf-af1d-559f34d4baa3?source=cve
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/happy-elementor-addons/tags/3.11.0/widgets/gradient-heading/widget.php#L260
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3108597/#file575
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/happy-elementor-addons/#developers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-5790?
CVE-2024-5790 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for stored cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-5790?
To fix CVE-2024-5790, update the Happy Addons for Elementor plugin to version 3.11.2 or later.
What exploit is associated with CVE-2024-5790?
CVE-2024-5790 is associated with stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the Gradient Heading widget.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-5790?
All users of the Happy Addons for Elementor plugin for WordPress up to version 3.11.1 are affected by CVE-2024-5790.
What version of Happy Addons for Elementor is vulnerable to CVE-2024-5790?
Versions of Happy Addons for Elementor up to and including 3.11.1 are vulnerable to CVE-2024-5790.
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