CVE-2024-52471 HIGH

CVE-2024-52471: WordPress Extensions for Elementor plugin <= 2.0.37 - Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Petesheppard84
Product Extensions for Elementor
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published November 20, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

7.1/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/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 petesheppard84 Extensions for Elementor allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Extensions for Elementor: from n/a through 2.0.37.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Extensions for Elementor versions up to 2.0.37 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts. An attacker can craft a malicious link that, when clicked by a site visitor, executes arbitrary JavaScript in the victim's browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or defacement. The vulnerability affects the scope beyond the vulnerable component.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in visitors' browsers via a crafted link.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Visitors' sessions and credentials can be compromised; site content can be altered or redirected without your knowledge.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

A site visitor must click an attacker-controlled link while logged into or visiting the affected site.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

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

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