CVE-2024-4471: CWE-502 Deserialization of Untrusted Data in xpro Xpro Addons — 140+ Widgets for Elementor
The 140+ Widgets | Best Addons For Elementor – FREE for WordPress is vulnerable to PHP Object Injection in versions up to, and including, 1.4.3.1 via deserialization of untrusted input in the 'export_content' function. This allows authenticated attackers, with contributor-level permissions and above, to inject a PHP Object. No POP chain is present in the vulnerable plugin. If a POP chain is present via an additional plugin or theme installed on the target system, it could allow the attacker to delete arbitrary files, retrieve sensitive data, or execute code. Thanks, Francesco
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability CVE-2024-4471 affects the 'Xpro Addons — 140+ Widgets for Elementor' WordPress plugin versions up to 1.4.3.1. It is caused by unsafe deserialization of untrusted input in the 'export_content' function, allowing authenticated users with contributor-level or higher permissions to inject PHP objects. The plugin does not contain a PHP Object Injection POP chain itself, but if a suitable POP chain is present in other plugins or themes on the target system, this could lead to severe impacts including arbitrary file deletion, sensitive data retrieval, or remote code execution. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.0, reflecting high impact with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and requiring privileges and user interaction.
Potential Impact
An attacker with contributor-level or higher permissions can exploit this vulnerability to inject PHP objects via deserialization. Without a POP chain in the vulnerable plugin, direct exploitation is limited; however, if a POP chain exists in other installed components, the attacker could delete arbitrary files, access sensitive information, or execute arbitrary code, leading to full compromise of the affected WordPress site.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — no official fix or patch links are provided in the available data. Users should monitor the vendor's advisory channels for updates. Until a patch is available, restrict contributor-level permissions carefully and consider disabling or removing the vulnerable plugin if possible. Review installed plugins and themes for potential POP chains that could be leveraged in conjunction with this vulnerability.
CVE-2024-4471: CWE-502 Deserialization of Untrusted Data in xpro Xpro Addons — 140+ Widgets for Elementor
Description
The 140+ Widgets | Best Addons For Elementor – FREE for WordPress is vulnerable to PHP Object Injection in versions up to, and including, 1.4.3.1 via deserialization of untrusted input in the 'export_content' function. This allows authenticated attackers, with contributor-level permissions and above, to inject a PHP Object. No POP chain is present in the vulnerable plugin. If a POP chain is present via an additional plugin or theme installed on the target system, it could allow the attacker to delete arbitrary files, retrieve sensitive data, or execute code. Thanks, Francesco
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability CVE-2024-4471 affects the 'Xpro Addons — 140+ Widgets for Elementor' WordPress plugin versions up to 1.4.3.1. It is caused by unsafe deserialization of untrusted input in the 'export_content' function, allowing authenticated users with contributor-level or higher permissions to inject PHP objects. The plugin does not contain a PHP Object Injection POP chain itself, but if a suitable POP chain is present in other plugins or themes on the target system, this could lead to severe impacts including arbitrary file deletion, sensitive data retrieval, or remote code execution. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.0, reflecting high impact with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and requiring privileges and user interaction.
Potential Impact
An attacker with contributor-level or higher permissions can exploit this vulnerability to inject PHP objects via deserialization. Without a POP chain in the vulnerable plugin, direct exploitation is limited; however, if a POP chain exists in other installed components, the attacker could delete arbitrary files, access sensitive information, or execute arbitrary code, leading to full compromise of the affected WordPress site.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — no official fix or patch links are provided in the available data. Users should monitor the vendor's advisory channels for updates. Until a patch is available, restrict contributor-level permissions carefully and consider disabling or removing the vulnerable plugin if possible. Review installed plugins and themes for potential POP chains that could be leveraged in conjunction with this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-05-03T18:08:39.883Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6b8eb7ef31ef0b556a03
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:37:18 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 2:34:53 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 3:39:33 AM
Views: 14
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