CVE-2024-8236: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in elemntor Elementor Website Builder – more than just a page builder
The Elementor Website Builder – More than Just a Page Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘url’ parameter of the Icon widget in all versions up to, and including, 3.25.7 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 Elementor Website Builder plugin for WordPress suffers from a stored XSS vulnerability (CWE-79) in the 'url' parameter of its Icon widget. This occurs because input is not properly neutralized during web page generation, allowing authenticated users with Contributor or higher privileges to inject arbitrary JavaScript code. When other users access the compromised pages, the injected scripts execute, potentially leading to session hijacking or other client-side attacks. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 3.25.7. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.4, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, privileges required, no user interaction, and impacts on confidentiality and integrity. No patch or vendor advisory is currently available, and no known exploits have been reported.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Contributor-level or higher access can inject persistent malicious scripts into pages via the vulnerable 'url' parameter. These scripts execute in the context of users viewing the affected pages, potentially compromising user sessions or data confidentiality and integrity. The vulnerability does not impact availability. The medium CVSS score reflects moderate risk due to required privileges and the potential for client-side impact.
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 monitoring for suspicious activity related to page content modifications. Avoid granting unnecessary privileges that could be leveraged to exploit this vulnerability.
CVE-2024-8236: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in elemntor Elementor Website Builder – more than just a page builder
Description
The Elementor Website Builder – More than Just a Page Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘url’ parameter of the Icon widget in all versions up to, and including, 3.25.7 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
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Technical Analysis
The Elementor Website Builder plugin for WordPress suffers from a stored XSS vulnerability (CWE-79) in the 'url' parameter of its Icon widget. This occurs because input is not properly neutralized during web page generation, allowing authenticated users with Contributor or higher privileges to inject arbitrary JavaScript code. When other users access the compromised pages, the injected scripts execute, potentially leading to session hijacking or other client-side attacks. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 3.25.7. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.4, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, privileges required, no user interaction, and impacts on confidentiality and integrity. No patch or vendor advisory is currently available, and no known exploits have been reported.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Contributor-level or higher access can inject persistent malicious scripts into pages via the vulnerable 'url' parameter. These scripts execute in the context of users viewing the affected pages, potentially compromising user sessions or data confidentiality and integrity. The vulnerability does not impact availability. The medium CVSS score reflects moderate risk due to required privileges and the potential for client-side impact.
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 monitoring for suspicious activity related to page content modifications. Avoid granting unnecessary privileges that could be leveraged to exploit this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-08-27T16:06:02.740Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6c24b7ef31ef0b560659
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:39:48 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 8:23:35 AM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 11:50:04 AM
Views: 17
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