CVE-2024-12851: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in bdthemes Element Pack – Widgets, Templates & Addons for Elementor
The Element Pack Elementor Addons (Header Footer, Template Library, Dynamic Grid, Carousel and Remote Arrows) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the custom_attributes parameter of the Cookie Consent Widget in all versions up to, and including, 5.10.14 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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Element Pack Elementor Addons plugin for WordPress contains a stored XSS vulnerability (CWE-79) in the custom_attributes parameter of its Cookie Consent Widget. This flaw allows authenticated users with Contributor or higher privileges to inject arbitrary JavaScript code into pages, which executes in the context of users visiting those pages. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 5.10.14. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.4, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, privileges required, no user interaction, and impacts on confidentiality and integrity but not availability.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Contributor-level access or higher can exploit this vulnerability to inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of users who visit the compromised pages. This can lead to unauthorized actions performed on behalf of users, data theft, or session hijacking. The impact affects confidentiality and integrity but does not affect availability. There are no known exploits in the wild as of the published date.
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 Cookie Consent Widget. Monitor for plugin updates from bdthemes that address this vulnerability.
CVE-2024-12851: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in bdthemes Element Pack – Widgets, Templates & Addons for Elementor
Description
The Element Pack Elementor Addons (Header Footer, Template Library, Dynamic Grid, Carousel and Remote Arrows) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the custom_attributes parameter of the Cookie Consent Widget in all versions up to, and including, 5.10.14 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.
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Technical Analysis
The Element Pack Elementor Addons plugin for WordPress contains a stored XSS vulnerability (CWE-79) in the custom_attributes parameter of its Cookie Consent Widget. This flaw allows authenticated users with Contributor or higher privileges to inject arbitrary JavaScript code into pages, which executes in the context of users visiting those pages. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 5.10.14. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.4, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, privileges required, no user interaction, and impacts on confidentiality and integrity but not availability.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Contributor-level access or higher can exploit this vulnerability to inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of users who visit the compromised pages. This can lead to unauthorized actions performed on behalf of users, data theft, or session hijacking. The impact affects confidentiality and integrity but does not affect availability. There are no known exploits in the wild as of the published date.
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 Cookie Consent Widget. Monitor for plugin updates from bdthemes that address this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-12-20T15:35:12.718Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6e4bb7ef31ef0b59c66c
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:48:59 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 12:55:47 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 6:07:07 AM
Views: 15
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