CVE-2024-5533 MEDIUM

CVE-2024-5533: Divi <= 4.25.1 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting

Vendor Elegant Themes
Product Divi
Weakness CWE-20 · Input validation
Published June 18, 2024
Last update April 8, 2026

CVSS base score

6.4/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

The Divi theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting in all versions up to, and including, 4.25.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Divi versions up to 4.25.1 contain an input validation flaw that allows authenticated users with low privileges to read or modify limited data across the site. The vulnerability requires a valid user account but no special permissions. The scope extends beyond the vulnerable component, potentially affecting other parts of the site.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read or modify limited data on the site by exploiting insufficient input validation.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Authenticated users can access or alter data they should not be able to reach, compromising site integrity.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege user account (e.g., subscriber or contributor role).

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

June 18, 2024 CVE published
April 8, 2026 Record updated

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