CVE-2024-0438: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in thehappymonster Happy Addons for Elementor
The Happy Addons for Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the wrapper link parameter in the Age Gate in all versions up to, and including, 3.10.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor access or higher to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page. CVE-2024-29108 is likely a duplicate of this issue.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-0438 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Happy Addons for Elementor WordPress plugin, specifically in the Age Gate feature's wrapper link parameter. Authenticated users with contributor or higher privileges can inject arbitrary web scripts due to improper input sanitization and output escaping. These scripts execute when any user accesses the injected page, potentially compromising user interactions. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 3.10.1. No official patch or remediation details are provided in the available data. CVSS v3.1 rates this vulnerability as medium severity with a score of 6.4.
Potential Impact
An attacker with contributor or higher privileges can exploit this vulnerability to inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of other users visiting the affected pages. This can lead to unauthorized actions performed on behalf of users or theft of sensitive information accessible to the browser session. The impact is limited to confidentiality and integrity with no direct availability impact. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or limiting use of the Age Gate feature if feasible. Monitor for updates from the vendor and apply patches promptly once released.
CVE-2024-0438: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in thehappymonster Happy Addons for Elementor
Description
The Happy Addons for Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the wrapper link parameter in the Age Gate in all versions up to, and including, 3.10.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor access or higher to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page. CVE-2024-29108 is likely a duplicate of this issue.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-0438 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Happy Addons for Elementor WordPress plugin, specifically in the Age Gate feature's wrapper link parameter. Authenticated users with contributor or higher privileges can inject arbitrary web scripts due to improper input sanitization and output escaping. These scripts execute when any user accesses the injected page, potentially compromising user interactions. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 3.10.1. No official patch or remediation details are provided in the available data. CVSS v3.1 rates this vulnerability as medium severity with a score of 6.4.
Potential Impact
An attacker with contributor or higher privileges can exploit this vulnerability to inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of other users visiting the affected pages. This can lead to unauthorized actions performed on behalf of users or theft of sensitive information accessible to the browser session. The impact is limited to confidentiality and integrity with no direct availability impact. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or limiting use of the Age Gate feature if feasible. Monitor for updates from the vendor and apply patches promptly once released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-01-11T19:40:44.024Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6dddb7ef31ef0b58fbf5
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:47:09 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 6:54:05 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 5:22:30 PM
Views: 14
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