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CVE-2024-12852: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in thehappymonster Happy Addons for Elementor

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VulnerabilityCVE-2024-12852cvecve-2024-12852cwe-79
Published: Wed Jan 08 2025 (01/08/2025, 06:41:38 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: thehappymonster
Product: Happy Addons for Elementor

Description

The Happy Addons for Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'ha_cmc_text' parameter of the Happy Mouse Cursor in all versions up to, and including, 3.15.1 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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AILast updated: 04/09/2026, 06:28:49 UTC

Technical Analysis

The Happy Addons for Elementor plugin suffers from a stored XSS vulnerability due to improper neutralization of input in the 'ha_cmc_text' parameter. This allows authenticated users with Contributor or higher privileges to inject arbitrary JavaScript code into pages, which executes in the context of users who visit those pages. The vulnerability is present in all versions up to 3.15.1. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, privileges required at the level of a contributor, no user interaction needed, scope changed, and low impact on confidentiality and integrity, with no impact on availability.

Potential Impact

An attacker with Contributor-level access or above can exploit this vulnerability to inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of users viewing the compromised pages. This can lead to theft of user credentials, session hijacking, or other malicious actions performed in the context of the affected website. The impact is limited to confidentiality and integrity with no 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 Happy Mouse Cursor feature. Monitor for plugin updates from the vendor and apply them promptly once released.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.1
Assigner Short Name
Wordfence
Date Reserved
2024-12-20T15:45:01.138Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 699f6e4bb7ef31ef0b59c670

Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:48:59 PM

Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 6:28:49 AM

Last updated: 4/12/2026, 7:37:35 AM

Views: 22

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