CVE-2024-5787: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in ideaboxcreations PowerPack Addons for Elementor (Free Widgets, Extensions and Templates)
The PowerPack Addons for Elementor (Free Widgets, Extensions and Templates) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'url' attribute within the plugin's Link Effects widget in all versions up to, and including, 2.7.20 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
CVE-2024-5787 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the PowerPack Addons for Elementor (Free Widgets, Extensions and Templates) WordPress plugin. The flaw exists due to improper neutralization of input in the 'url' attribute of the Link Effects widget, allowing authenticated users with Contributor or higher privileges to inject arbitrary web scripts. These scripts execute in the context of users visiting the compromised pages. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 2.7.20 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.4 (medium severity). No official patch or remediation information is provided in the available data.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Contributor-level or higher access can inject persistent malicious scripts into pages via the vulnerable 'url' attribute. These scripts execute in the browsers of users who visit the affected pages, potentially leading to theft of session tokens, defacement, or other client-side impacts. The vulnerability does not affect availability but impacts confidentiality and integrity to a limited extent. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
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 access to trusted users only and consider removing or disabling the Link Effects widget if feasible. Monitor for updates from ideaboxcreations regarding patches or official mitigations.
CVE-2024-5787: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in ideaboxcreations PowerPack Addons for Elementor (Free Widgets, Extensions and Templates)
Description
The PowerPack Addons for Elementor (Free Widgets, Extensions and Templates) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'url' attribute within the plugin's Link Effects widget in all versions up to, and including, 2.7.20 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.
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-5787 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the PowerPack Addons for Elementor (Free Widgets, Extensions and Templates) WordPress plugin. The flaw exists due to improper neutralization of input in the 'url' attribute of the Link Effects widget, allowing authenticated users with Contributor or higher privileges to inject arbitrary web scripts. These scripts execute in the context of users visiting the compromised pages. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 2.7.20 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.4 (medium severity). No official patch or remediation information is provided in the available data.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Contributor-level or higher access can inject persistent malicious scripts into pages via the vulnerable 'url' attribute. These scripts execute in the browsers of users who visit the affected pages, potentially leading to theft of session tokens, defacement, or other client-side impacts. The vulnerability does not affect availability but impacts confidentiality and integrity to a limited extent. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
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 access to trusted users only and consider removing or disabling the Link Effects widget if feasible. Monitor for updates from ideaboxcreations regarding patches or official mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-06-10T10:24:51.103Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6bf1b7ef31ef0b55cdb9
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:38:57 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 8:00:56 AM
Last updated: 4/11/2026, 5:58:59 PM
Views: 8
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