CVE-2024-7247: Element Pack Elementor Addons (Header Footer, Template Library, Dynamic Grid & Carousel, Remote Arrows) <= 5.7.2 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Custom Gallery and Countdown Widgets

Published Aug 13, 2024
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Updated

The Element Pack Elementor Addons (Header Footer, Template Library, Dynamic Grid & Carousel, Remote Arrows) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's Custom Gallery and Countdown widgets in all versions up to, and including, 5.7.2 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.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Element Pack Elementor Addons<=5.7.2
bdthemes Element Pack Wordpress<5.7.3

Event History

Aug 13, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:30 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:30 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-7247?

CVE-2024-7247 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for stored cross-site scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-7247?

To fix CVE-2024-7247, update the Element Pack Elementor Addons plugin to version 5.7.3 or later.

3

What versions of the Element Pack Elementor Addons are affected by CVE-2024-7247?

CVE-2024-7247 affects all versions of the Element Pack Elementor Addons up to and including version 5.7.2.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-7247?

CVE-2024-7247 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that could allow attackers to execute malicious scripts.

5

Which widgets are vulnerable in CVE-2024-7247?

The vulnerable widgets in CVE-2024-7247 are the Custom Gallery and Countdown widgets.

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