CVE-2024-51912 MEDIUM

CVE-2024-51912: WordPress IntelliWidget Elements plugin <= 2.2.7 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Lilaeamedia
Product IntelliWidget Elements
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published November 19, 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 ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in lilaeamedia IntelliWidget Elements intelliwidget-elements allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects IntelliWidget Elements: from n/a through <= 2.2.7.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

IntelliWidget Elements versions 2.2.7 and earlier 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 users, including administrators. The vulnerability requires user interaction to trigger and can affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the site.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers, potentially stealing credentials or modifying site content.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Authenticated users can inject persistent malicious code affecting other visitors and administrators on your site.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker needs a low-privilege account and must trick a user into visiting a crafted page or clicking a link.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

November 19, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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