CVE-2024-4698: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in uapp Testimonial Carousel For Elementor
The Testimonial Carousel For Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'show_line_text ' and 'slide_button_hover_animation' parameters in versions up to, and including, 10.1.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level permissions and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page. CVE-2024-35713 is likely a duplicate of this issue.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Testimonial Carousel For Elementor WordPress plugin suffers from a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation. Specifically, the 'show_line_text' and 'slide_button_hover_animation' parameters are not properly sanitized or escaped, allowing authenticated users with contributor-level or higher permissions to inject arbitrary JavaScript code. This code executes in the context of any user who views the compromised page, potentially leading to session hijacking or other script-based attacks. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 10.1.1. There is no vendor advisory or patch information available at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows authenticated users with contributor-level permissions or higher to inject persistent malicious scripts into pages. These scripts execute in the browsers of users who visit the affected pages, potentially leading to information disclosure or session hijacking. The vulnerability does not impact availability and requires authentication, but it compromises confidentiality and integrity to a limited extent.
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 vulnerable plugin. Monitor for updates from the plugin vendor or WordPress security channels for an official patch or mitigation.
CVE-2024-4698: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in uapp Testimonial Carousel For Elementor
Description
The Testimonial Carousel For Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'show_line_text ' and 'slide_button_hover_animation' parameters in versions up to, and including, 10.1.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level permissions and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page. CVE-2024-35713 is likely a duplicate of this issue.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Testimonial Carousel For Elementor WordPress plugin suffers from a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation. Specifically, the 'show_line_text' and 'slide_button_hover_animation' parameters are not properly sanitized or escaped, allowing authenticated users with contributor-level or higher permissions to inject arbitrary JavaScript code. This code executes in the context of any user who views the compromised page, potentially leading to session hijacking or other script-based attacks. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 10.1.1. There is no vendor advisory or patch information available at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows authenticated users with contributor-level permissions or higher to inject persistent malicious scripts into pages. These scripts execute in the browsers of users who visit the affected pages, potentially leading to information disclosure or session hijacking. The vulnerability does not impact availability and requires authentication, but it compromises confidentiality and integrity to a limited extent.
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 vulnerable plugin. Monitor for updates from the plugin vendor or WordPress security channels for an official patch or mitigation.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-05-09T17:20:37.545Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6b94b7ef31ef0b556dee
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:37:24 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 2:36:57 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 3:47:51 PM
Views: 12
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