CVE-2024-6170: Unlimited Elements For Elementor (Free Widgets, Addons, Templates) <= 1.5.112 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'email'
First published: Tue Jul 09 2024(Updated: )
The Unlimited Elements For Elementor (Free Widgets, Addons, Templates) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘email’ 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, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unlimited Elements For Elementor | <1.5.113 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/db14b141-521b-464d-a638-2228b1a86c2b?source=cve
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/unlimited-elements-for-elementor/trunk/inc_php/unitecreator_settings_output.class.php#L398
- https://github.com/hakluke/weaponised-XSS-payloads/blob/master/wordpress_create_admin_user.js
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3112307/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-6170?
CVE-2024-6170 is a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for stored cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-6170?
To fix CVE-2024-6170, update the Unlimited Elements For Elementor plugin to version 1.5.113 or later.
What versions are affected by CVE-2024-6170?
All versions of the Unlimited Elements For Elementor plugin up to and including version 1.5.112 are affected by CVE-2024-6170.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-6170?
CVE-2024-6170 is classified as a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
Who is impacted by CVE-2024-6170?
Users of the Unlimited Elements For Elementor plugin for WordPress who have versions up to 1.5.112 are impacted by CVE-2024-6170.
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