Vulnerability Description
The “Elementor – Header, Footer & Blocks Template” WordPress Plugin before 1.5.8 has two widgets that are vulnerable to stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) by lower-privileged users such as contributors, all via a similar method.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Brainstormforce | Elementor - Header\, Footer \& Blocks Template | < 1.5.8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/a9412fed-aed3-4931-a504-1a86f876892eThird Party Advisory
- https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2021/04/recent-patches-rock-the-elementor-ecosystThird Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/a9412fed-aed3-4931-a504-1a86f876892eThird Party Advisory
- https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2021/04/recent-patches-rock-the-elementor-ecosystThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-24256?
CVE-2021-24256 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). The “Elementor – Header, Footer & Blocks Template” WordPress Plugin before 1.5.8 has two widgets that are vulnerable to stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) by lower-privileged users such as contributors...
How severe is CVE-2021-24256?
CVE-2021-24256 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-24256?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Brainstormforce Elementor - Header\, Footer \& Blocks Template.