Which Plexx Elementor Extension versions are affected?

The primary affected range is Versions up to 1.3.6.

How should operators remediate CVE-2024-49234?

Update to 1.3.7 or newer where that release is compatible with the site.

Vulnerability Report

Plugin Medium Patch path listed CVE-2024-49234

Plexx Elementor Extension <= 1.3.6 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting

Q: What is CVE-2024-49234?

CVE-2024-49234 is tracked as a Stored Cross-Site Scripting issue affecting the Plugin Plexx Elementor Extension.

The Plexx Elementor Extension plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting in versions up to, and including, 1.3.6 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. 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.

Quick Answer

CVE-2024-49234 is a medium severity with CVSS 6.4 Stored Cross-Site Scripting issue affecting the Plugin Plexx Elementor Extension. It affects Versions up to 1.3.6 and is fixed in 1.3.7.

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Published

Oct 14, 2024

Last Updated

Oct 21, 2024

Slug

plexx-elementor-extension

Risk Profile

6.4 CVSS Score

Weakness

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

Vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Researchers

Khalid Yusuf

Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

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Patch Status

Patched release is available

Remediation

Update to version 1.3.7, or a newer patched version

Operator Briefing

CVE-2024-49234 is tracked for the Plugin Plexx Elementor Extension as medium severity with CVSS 6.4. The affected range is Versions up to 1.3.6. Update Plexx Elementor Extension to 1.3.7 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type

Stored Cross-Site Scripting

Primary Fixed Version

1.3.7

Primary Affected Range

Versions up to 1.3.6

Tracking ID

CVE-2024-49234

References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/147bada2-036d-4e35-9ba2-59ad382afeb9?source=api-prod

Detailed Metadata

Software Type	Plugin
Software Slug	plexx-elementor-extension View on wordpress.org
CVE	CVE-2024-49234
Patched Versions	1.3.7
Affected Versions	Versions up to 1.3.6

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