CVE-2024-37437 MEDIUM

CVE-2024-37437: WordPress Elementor Website Builder plugin <= 3.22.1 - Arbitrary SVG File Download vulnerability

Vendor Elementor
Product Elementor Website Builder
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published July 9, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

5.5/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity High
Privileges required Low
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Elementor Elementor Website Builder elementor.This issue affects Elementor Website Builder: from n/a through <= 3.22.1.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Elementor Website Builder versions up to 3.22.1 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of other site visitors, including administrators. The vulnerability requires the victim to interact with a crafted element or page. Attackers can steal session tokens, modify page content, or perform actions on behalf of affected users.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers when they view affected pages.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Attackers with low-privilege accounts can compromise admin sessions, deface content, or steal sensitive data from site visitors.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker needs a low-privilege account (e.g., contributor or subscriber) and the victim must view the page containing the malicious script.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

July 9, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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