CVE-2024-5006: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in duongancol Boostify Header Footer Builder for Elementor
The Boostify Header Footer Builder for Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘size’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.2 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. 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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Boostify Header Footer Builder for Elementor plugin suffers from a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation. Specifically, the 'size' parameter is not properly sanitized or escaped, allowing authenticated users with Contributor or higher privileges to inject arbitrary JavaScript code into pages. This code executes in the context of users who view the compromised pages, potentially leading to session hijacking or other script-based attacks. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 1.3.2. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.4, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, privileges required, no user interaction, and partial confidentiality and integrity impact.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Contributor-level or higher access can inject persistent malicious scripts into pages via the vulnerable 'size' parameter. These scripts execute in the browsers of users who visit the injected pages, potentially compromising user sessions or performing unauthorized actions within the context of the affected site. The impact is limited to confidentiality and integrity with no availability impact. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.
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 monitoring or reviewing content changes involving the 'size' parameter. Avoid granting unnecessary privileges to users who do not require them. Follow the vendor's updates for any forthcoming patches or official mitigations.
CVE-2024-5006: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in duongancol Boostify Header Footer Builder for Elementor
Description
The Boostify Header Footer Builder for Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘size’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.2 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. 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.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Boostify Header Footer Builder for Elementor plugin suffers from a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation. Specifically, the 'size' parameter is not properly sanitized or escaped, allowing authenticated users with Contributor or higher privileges to inject arbitrary JavaScript code into pages. This code executes in the context of users who view the compromised pages, potentially leading to session hijacking or other script-based attacks. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 1.3.2. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.4, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, privileges required, no user interaction, and partial confidentiality and integrity impact.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Contributor-level or higher access can inject persistent malicious scripts into pages via the vulnerable 'size' parameter. These scripts execute in the browsers of users who visit the injected pages, potentially compromising user sessions or performing unauthorized actions within the context of the affected site. The impact is limited to confidentiality and integrity with no availability impact. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.
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 monitoring or reviewing content changes involving the 'size' parameter. Avoid granting unnecessary privileges to users who do not require them. Follow the vendor's updates for any forthcoming patches or official mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-05-16T14:28:32.231Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6bdbb7ef31ef0b55b7c4
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:38:35 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 2:40:09 PM
Last updated: 4/11/2026, 10:14:08 PM
Views: 11
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