CVE-2024-8978: Essential Addons for Elementor – Best Elementor Addon, Templates, Widgets, Kits & WooCommerce Builders <= 6.0.9 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Sensitive Information Exposure
The Essential Addons for Elementor – Best Elementor Addon, Templates, Widgets, Kits & WooCommerce Builders plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 6.0.9 via the 'initcontentregisteruseremailcontrols' function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to extract sensitive data including usernames and passwords of any users who register via the Login | Register Form widget, as long as that user opens the email notification for successful registration.
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What is the severity of CVE-2024-8978?
CVE-2024-8978 has a high severity level due to the risk of sensitive information exposure.
How do I fix CVE-2024-8978?
To fix CVE-2024-8978, update the Essential Addons for Elementor plugin to version 6.0.10 or higher.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-8978?
CVE-2024-8978 affects all versions of the Essential Addons for Elementor plugin up to and including 6.0.9.
What kind of information is exposed in CVE-2024-8978?
CVE-2024-8978 allows for the potential exposure of sensitive user information.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-8978?
There is no official workaround for CVE-2024-8978; updating the plugin is the recommended action.