CVE-2024-12189: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in posimyththemes WDesignKit – Elementor & Gutenberg Starter Templates, Patterns, Cloud Workspace & Widget Builder
The WDesignKit – Elementor & Gutenberg Starter Templates, Patterns, Cloud Workspace & Widget Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via custom widgets in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.3 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page. Please note that you may need to recreate any custom widgets or reinstall the plugin to ensure the issue is adequately patched.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The WDesignKit WordPress plugin suffers from a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79) due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation. This allows authenticated users with Contributor or higher privileges to inject arbitrary JavaScript into custom widgets. The malicious scripts execute in the context of any user who views the compromised page. The vulnerability affects all plugin versions up to 1.2.3. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.4, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, privileges required, no user interaction, and partial confidentiality and integrity impact. No patch or official remediation guidance is currently documented in the provided data.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Contributor-level or higher access can inject persistent malicious scripts into pages via custom widgets. These scripts execute in the browsers of users who visit the infected pages, potentially leading to session hijacking, defacement, or other client-side attacks. The confidentiality and integrity of user data may be partially compromised. There is no indication of availability impact. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Users should monitor for an official update from posimyththemes addressing this vulnerability. Until a patch is available, consider restricting Contributor-level access and above to trusted users only. Recreating custom widgets or reinstalling the plugin may be necessary once a fix is released to ensure full remediation.
CVE-2024-12189: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in posimyththemes WDesignKit – Elementor & Gutenberg Starter Templates, Patterns, Cloud Workspace & Widget Builder
Description
The WDesignKit – Elementor & Gutenberg Starter Templates, Patterns, Cloud Workspace & Widget Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via custom widgets in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.3 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page. Please note that you may need to recreate any custom widgets or reinstall the plugin to ensure the issue is adequately patched.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The WDesignKit WordPress plugin suffers from a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79) due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation. This allows authenticated users with Contributor or higher privileges to inject arbitrary JavaScript into custom widgets. The malicious scripts execute in the context of any user who views the compromised page. The vulnerability affects all plugin versions up to 1.2.3. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.4, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, privileges required, no user interaction, and partial confidentiality and integrity impact. No patch or official remediation guidance is currently documented in the provided data.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Contributor-level or higher access can inject persistent malicious scripts into pages via custom widgets. These scripts execute in the browsers of users who visit the infected pages, potentially leading to session hijacking, defacement, or other client-side attacks. The confidentiality and integrity of user data may be partially compromised. There is no indication of availability impact. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Users should monitor for an official update from posimyththemes addressing this vulnerability. Until a patch is available, consider restricting Contributor-level access and above to trusted users only. Recreating custom widgets or reinstalling the plugin may be necessary once a fix is released to ensure full remediation.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-12-04T16:45:46.052Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6e30b7ef31ef0b597822
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:48:32 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 7:21:02 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 2:00:41 PM
Views: 22
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