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CVE-2024-49234: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in themeworm Plexx Elementor Extension

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VulnerabilityCVE-2024-49234cvecve-2024-49234
Published: Fri Oct 18 2024 (10/18/2024, 09:49:14 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: themeworm
Product: Plexx Elementor Extension

Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in themeworm Plexx Elementor Extension plexx-elementor-extension allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects Plexx Elementor Extension: from n/a through <= 1.3.6.

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AILast updated: 05/01/2026, 04:41:32 UTC

Technical Analysis

The themeworm Plexx Elementor Extension (versions up to 1.3.6) suffers from a DOM-based Cross-site Scripting vulnerability due to improper input neutralization during web page generation. This allows attackers with at least low privileges and requiring user interaction to execute scripts in the context of the affected web application, potentially leading to partial confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. The vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2024-49234 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L). No patch or official fix information is currently available.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the victim's browser within the context of the affected web application. This can lead to partial disclosure of sensitive information, modification of data, or disruption of availability. The attack requires at least low privileges and user interaction, and the scope is changed (S:C), meaning the impact crosses security boundaries.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a patch or official fix is available, consider limiting privileges of users who can interact with the extension and educate users to avoid interacting with suspicious content. Monitor vendor channels for updates regarding a fix.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Patchstack
Date Reserved
2024-10-14T10:39:06.931Z
Cvss Version
null
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 69cd74b0e6bfc5ba1def876f

Added to database: 4/1/2026, 7:40:32 PM

Last enriched: 5/1/2026, 4:41:32 AM

Last updated: 5/20/2026, 9:57:09 PM

Views: 22

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