CVE-2024-38718 MEDIUM

CVE-2024-38718: WordPress Download Button for Elementor plugin <= 1.2.1 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Clicklabs® Medienagentur
Product Download Button for Elementor
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published July 20, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

6.5/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/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 (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in clicklabs® Medienagentur Download Button for Elementor allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Download Button for Elementor: from n/a through 1.2.1.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The Download Button for Elementor plugin contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts. An attacker with low-level site access can craft a malicious link that, when clicked by another user, executes JavaScript in their browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or unauthorized actions performed on behalf of the victim.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject and execute JavaScript code in other users' browsers to steal sessions, credentials, or perform unauthorized actions.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Authenticated users' accounts and data are at risk if they click attacker-crafted links; site reputation and user trust may be compromised.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker needs a low-privilege site account and must trick a user into clicking a malicious link.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

July 20, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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