CVE-2024-8440: Essential Addons for Elementor -- Best Elementor Templates, Widgets, Kits & WooCommerce Builders <= 6.0.3 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Fancy Text Widget
The Essential Addons for Elementor – Best Elementor Templates, Widgets, Kits & WooCommerce Builders plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's Fancy Text widget in all versions up to, and including, 6.0.3 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-2024-8440?
CVE-2024-8440 has a high severity due to its potential for stored cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-8440?
To fix CVE-2024-8440, update the Essential Addons for Elementor plugin to version 6.0.4 or later.
What versions are affected by CVE-2024-8440?
All versions of the Essential Addons for Elementor plugin up to and including 6.0.3 are affected by CVE-2024-8440.
What is the vulnerability type of CVE-2024-8440?
CVE-2024-8440 is classified as a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability.
Who is the vendor for the affected plugin in CVE-2024-8440?
The affected plugin, Essential Addons for Elementor, is developed by WPDeveloper.