CVE-2024-3891: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in thehappymonster Happy Addons for Elementor
The Happy Addons for Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via HTML tags in widgets in all versions up to, and including, 3.10.5 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. 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
CVE-2024-3891 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79) in the Happy Addons for Elementor WordPress plugin. It affects all versions up to and including 3.10.5 due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation. Specifically, the plugin fails to sufficiently sanitize and escape HTML tags in widget attributes, allowing authenticated users with contributor-level permissions or higher to inject arbitrary JavaScript code. This code executes in the context of users who visit the compromised pages, potentially leading to information disclosure or session hijacking. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.4, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, and privileges required at the contributor level.
Potential Impact
An attacker with contributor-level access or higher can inject persistent malicious scripts into pages via widget HTML attributes. These scripts execute in the browsers of users who view the infected pages, potentially leading to theft of sensitive information or impersonation of users. The vulnerability does not affect availability and requires authenticated access, limiting the attack surface. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or limiting use of the affected plugin. Monitor for updates from thehappymonster regarding patches or temporary mitigations.
CVE-2024-3891: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in thehappymonster Happy Addons for Elementor
Description
The Happy Addons for Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via HTML tags in widgets in all versions up to, and including, 3.10.5 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. 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-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-3891 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79) in the Happy Addons for Elementor WordPress plugin. It affects all versions up to and including 3.10.5 due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation. Specifically, the plugin fails to sufficiently sanitize and escape HTML tags in widget attributes, allowing authenticated users with contributor-level permissions or higher to inject arbitrary JavaScript code. This code executes in the context of users who visit the compromised pages, potentially leading to information disclosure or session hijacking. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.4, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, and privileges required at the contributor level.
Potential Impact
An attacker with contributor-level access or higher can inject persistent malicious scripts into pages via widget HTML attributes. These scripts execute in the browsers of users who view the infected pages, potentially leading to theft of sensitive information or impersonation of users. The vulnerability does not affect availability and requires authenticated access, limiting the attack surface. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or limiting use of the affected plugin. Monitor for updates from thehappymonster regarding patches or temporary mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-04-16T17:08:59.580Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6c9fb7ef31ef0b566ef1
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:41:51 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 7:37:44 AM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 12:19:49 PM
Views: 10
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