CVE-2024-5818: Royal Elementor Addons and Templates <= 1.3.980 - Authenticated (Contributor+) DOM-Based Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Magazine Grid/Slider Widget
The Royal Elementor Addons and Templates plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored DOM-based Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's Magazine Grid/Slider widget in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.980 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-5818?
CVE-2024-5818 has a high severity rating due to the potential for stored DOM-based cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-5818?
To fix CVE-2024-5818, update the Royal Elementor Addons plugin to version 1.3.981 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-5818?
CVE-2024-5818 affects all versions of the Royal Elementor Addons plugin for WordPress up to and including 1.3.980.
What kind of attacks can CVE-2024-5818 enable?
CVE-2024-5818 can enable attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of a user's session, potentially compromising sensitive data.
Is input sanitization a concern in CVE-2024-5818?
Yes, insufficient input sanitization and output escaping are the primary causes of the vulnerability CVE-2024-5818.