CVE-2024-9668: Royal Elementor Addons and Templates <= 1.7.1001 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Countdown Widget
The Royal Elementor Addons and Templates plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's Countdown widget in all versions up to, and including, 1.7.1001 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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What is the severity of CVE-2024-9668?
CVE-2024-9668 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for stored cross-site scripting.
How do I fix CVE-2024-9668?
To fix CVE-2024-9668, update the Royal Elementor Addons plugin to version 1.7.1002 or later.
What types of attacks are possible due to CVE-2024-9668?
Due to CVE-2024-9668, attackers can execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser, leading to potential data theft or site compromise.
Which versions of Royal Elementor Addons are affected by CVE-2024-9668?
All versions of Royal Elementor Addons up to and including 1.7.1001 are affected by CVE-2024-9668.
Is user input properly sanitized in CVE-2024-9668?
No, CVE-2024-9668 indicates that user input is not sufficiently sanitized or escaped, leading to a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability.