CVE-2024-6169: Unlimited Elements For Elementor (Free Widgets, Addons, Templates) <= 1.5.112 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'username'
The Unlimited Elements For Elementor (Free Widgets, Addons, Templates) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘username’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 1.5.112 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above and granted plugin setting edit permissions by an administrator, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
wordpress/Unlimited Elements For Elementor (Free Widgets, Addons, Templates)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.5.112 - Compensating control
Until upgraded, restrict plugin setting edit permissions so only administrators can edit settings for Unlimited Elements For Elementor (Free Widgets, Addons, Templates), since exploitation requires Contributor+ with plugin setting edit permissions.
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-6169?
The severity of CVE-2024-6169 is considered high due to the potential for Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-6169?
To fix CVE-2024-6169, update the Unlimited Elements For Elementor plugin to version 1.5.113 or later.
What versions are affected by CVE-2024-6169?
CVE-2024-6169 affects all versions of Unlimited Elements For Elementor up to and including 1.5.112.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-6169?
CVE-2024-6169 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability caused by insufficient input sanitization and output escaping.
Who is impacted by CVE-2024-6169?
Users of the Unlimited Elements For Elementor plugin for WordPress are impacted by CVE-2024-6169 if they are running affected versions.