Vulnerability Description
The Elementor Header & Footer Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the flyout_layout attribute in all versions up to, and including, 1.6.24 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Brainstormforce | Elementor Header \& Footer Builder | < 1.6.25 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/header-footer-elementor/tags/1.6.24/iProduct
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&oldPatch
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/82644c46-205b-4005-bbaThird Party Advisory
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/header-footer-elementor/tags/1.6.24/iProduct
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&oldPatch
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/82644c46-205b-4005-bbaThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-1237?
CVE-2024-1237 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). The Elementor Header & Footer Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the flyout_layout attribute in all versions up to, and including, 1.6.24 due to insufficient...
How severe is CVE-2024-1237?
CVE-2024-1237 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-1237?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Brainstormforce Elementor Header \& Footer Builder.