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CVE-2024-49262: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in wepic Country Flags for Elementor

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VulnerabilityCVE-2024-49262cvecve-2024-49262
Published: Thu Oct 17 2024 (10/17/2024, 19:29:14 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: wepic
Product: Country Flags for Elementor

Description

CVE-2024-49262 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the wepic Country Flags for Elementor plugin, affecting versions up to and including 1. 0. 1. The vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, allowing malicious scripts to be stored and executed in the context of users viewing the affected pages. The CVSS score is 6. 5, indicating a medium severity level. There is no vendor advisory or patch information currently available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported. The plugin is not a cloud service, so remediation depends on vendor or user action. No specific countries are targeted or affected based on the available data.

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AILast updated: 04/23/2026, 22:38:36 UTC

Technical Analysis

The vulnerability CVE-2024-49262 in the wepic Country Flags for Elementor plugin allows stored cross-site scripting due to improper input neutralization during web page generation. This affects all versions up to 1.0.1. The vulnerability can lead to the injection and execution of malicious scripts in the context of users interacting with the plugin's output. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, requiring low privileges and user interaction, with a scope change and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a low level. No official patch or remediation guidance has been published yet.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation of this stored XSS vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of users viewing affected pages, potentially leading to information disclosure, session hijacking, or other impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. However, the impact is rated medium, reflecting limited scope and complexity. There are no known active exploits reported at this time.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, users should consider disabling or removing the vulnerable plugin or applying any recommended temporary mitigations from the vendor once published. Monitor official vendor channels for updates.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Patchstack
Date Reserved
2024-10-14T10:39:35.168Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null

Threat ID: 69ea9e7e87115cfb686fcc5b

Added to database: 4/23/2026, 10:34:38 PM

Last enriched: 4/23/2026, 10:38:36 PM

Last updated: 4/24/2026, 6:06:07 AM

Views: 4

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