Vulnerability Description
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 'init_content_register_user_email_controls' 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.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wpdeveloper | Essential Addons For Elementor | < 6.0.10 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/essential-addons-for-elementor-lite/tProduct
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3188634/Product
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/baae8fb9-b87c-4f61-88dThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-8978?
CVE-2024-8978 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.7 (MEDIUM). 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, a...
How severe is CVE-2024-8978?
CVE-2024-8978 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-8978?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wpdeveloper Essential Addons For Elementor.