CVE-2024-8236: Elementor Website Builder – More than Just a Page Builder <= 3.25.7 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
The Elementor Website Builder – More than Just a Page Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘url’ parameter of the Icon widget in all versions up to, and including, 3.25.7 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.
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What is the severity of CVE-2024-8236?
CVE-2024-8236 is categorized as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for stored cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-8236?
To fix CVE-2024-8236, update the Elementor Website Builder plugin to the latest version beyond 3.25.7.
What does CVE-2024-8236 affect?
CVE-2024-8236 affects all versions of the Elementor Website Builder plugin up to and including 3.25.7.
What kind of attack can be executed due to CVE-2024-8236?
CVE-2024-8236 allows for stored cross-site scripting attacks through the ‘url’ parameter of the Icon widget.
Is input sanitization a concern in CVE-2024-8236?
Yes, CVE-2024-8236 arises from insufficient input sanitization and output escaping in the affected plugin.