CVE-2024-2129: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in wpbits WPBITS Addons For Elementor Page Builder
The WPBITS Addons For Elementor Page Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's heading widget in all versions up to, and including, 1.4 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor-level and above permissions to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-2129 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the WPBITS Addons For Elementor Page Builder plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to 1.4. The vulnerability is due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation (CWE-79), specifically insufficient sanitization and escaping of user-supplied attributes in the plugin's heading widget. This allows authenticated users with contributor or higher privileges to inject arbitrary JavaScript code that executes in the context of users viewing the injected pages. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 score of 6.4, reflecting a medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and no user interaction required.
Potential Impact
An attacker with contributor-level or higher permissions can exploit this vulnerability to inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of users who view the compromised pages. This can lead to information disclosure or manipulation of content within the affected WordPress site. The vulnerability does not directly impact availability. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.
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 permissions to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the WPBITS Addons For Elementor Page Builder plugin if possible. Monitor vendor channels for updates regarding patches or official mitigations.
CVE-2024-2129: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in wpbits WPBITS Addons For Elementor Page Builder
Description
The WPBITS Addons For Elementor Page Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's heading widget in all versions up to, and including, 1.4 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor-level and above permissions to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-2129 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the WPBITS Addons For Elementor Page Builder plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to 1.4. The vulnerability is due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation (CWE-79), specifically insufficient sanitization and escaping of user-supplied attributes in the plugin's heading widget. This allows authenticated users with contributor or higher privileges to inject arbitrary JavaScript code that executes in the context of users viewing the injected pages. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 score of 6.4, reflecting a medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and no user interaction required.
Potential Impact
An attacker with contributor-level or higher permissions can exploit this vulnerability to inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of users who view the compromised pages. This can lead to information disclosure or manipulation of content within the affected WordPress site. The vulnerability does not directly impact availability. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.
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 permissions to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the WPBITS Addons For Elementor Page Builder plugin if possible. Monitor vendor channels for updates regarding patches or official mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-03-01T23:25:50.159Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6da7b7ef31ef0b58a381
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:46:15 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 7:49:22 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 5:21:05 PM
Views: 13
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