CVE-2024-2503: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in timstrifler Exclusive Addons for Elementor
The Exclusive Addons for Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the Post Grid Widget in all versions up to, and including, 2.6.9.2 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied tags. 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. CVE-2024-32557 is likely a duplicate of this issue.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-2503 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Exclusive Addons for Elementor WordPress plugin, specifically in the Post Grid Widget. The issue is caused by improper neutralization of input during web page generation, allowing authenticated users with contributor-level privileges or higher to inject arbitrary web scripts via user-supplied tags. These scripts execute in the context of users viewing the injected pages, potentially leading to information disclosure or session hijacking. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 2.6.9.2. No patch or official fix information is currently available.
Potential Impact
An authenticated 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 limited confidentiality and integrity impacts, such as theft of user credentials or manipulation of page content. There is no indication of availability impact. The vulnerability has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.4 (medium severity).
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the Post Grid Widget if feasible. Monitor official vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
CVE-2024-2503: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in timstrifler Exclusive Addons for Elementor
Description
The Exclusive Addons for Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the Post Grid Widget in all versions up to, and including, 2.6.9.2 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied tags. 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. CVE-2024-32557 is likely a duplicate of this issue.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-2503 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Exclusive Addons for Elementor WordPress plugin, specifically in the Post Grid Widget. The issue is caused by improper neutralization of input during web page generation, allowing authenticated users with contributor-level privileges or higher to inject arbitrary web scripts via user-supplied tags. These scripts execute in the context of users viewing the injected pages, potentially leading to information disclosure or session hijacking. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 2.6.9.2. No patch or official fix information is currently available.
Potential Impact
An authenticated 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 limited confidentiality and integrity impacts, such as theft of user credentials or manipulation of page content. There is no indication of availability impact. The vulnerability has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.4 (medium severity).
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the Post Grid Widget if feasible. Monitor official vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-03-15T13:35:56.087Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6db1b7ef31ef0b58ae3d
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:46:25 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 7:52:42 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 3:25:25 AM
Views: 14
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