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CVE-2024-4262: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in piotnetdotcom Piotnet Addons For Elementor

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VulnerabilityCVE-2024-4262cvecve-2024-4262cwe-79
Published: Wed May 22 2024 (05/22/2024, 09:31:40 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: piotnetdotcom
Product: Piotnet Addons For Elementor

Description

The Piotnet Addons For Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via multiple widgets in all versions up to, and including, 2.4.28 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.

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AILast updated: 04/09/2026, 14:29:17 UTC

Technical Analysis

The Piotnet Addons For Elementor plugin for WordPress contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79) due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation. This vulnerability allows authenticated attackers with contributor-level privileges or higher to inject arbitrary JavaScript code via multiple widgets. The injected scripts execute in the context of users who visit the compromised pages, potentially leading to credential theft or session hijacking. The vulnerability affects all plugin versions up to and including 2.4.28. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.4, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, and impacts on confidentiality and integrity with no availability impact. No patch or official fix has been documented yet.

Potential Impact

An attacker with contributor-level access or higher can inject persistent malicious scripts into pages using vulnerable widgets. These scripts execute in the browsers of users who view the infected pages, potentially exposing sensitive information or enabling further attacks such as session hijacking. The confidentiality and integrity of affected sites may be compromised. There is no known impact on availability. No known exploits in the wild have 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 vulnerable widgets. Monitor for updates from the vendor and apply patches promptly once available.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.1
Assigner Short Name
Wordfence
Date Reserved
2024-04-26T16:19:46.845Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 699f6b84b7ef31ef0b55631b

Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:37:08 PM

Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 2:29:17 PM

Last updated: 4/12/2026, 6:10:03 AM

Views: 10

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