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CVE-2024-8921: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in wpzita Zita Site Library for Elementor

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VulnerabilityCVE-2024-8921cvecve-2024-8921cwe-79
Published: Wed Oct 16 2024 (10/16/2024, 11:03:11 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: wpzita
Product: Zita Site Library for Elementor

Description

The Zita Elementor Site Library plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via SVG File uploads in all versions up to, and including, 1.6.3 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses the SVG file.

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AILast updated: 04/09/2026, 08:34:40 UTC

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-8921 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Zita Site Library for Elementor WordPress plugin. It occurs due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation, specifically via SVG file uploads. Authenticated users with Author-level privileges or higher can exploit this flaw to inject arbitrary web scripts that execute when the SVG file is accessed. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 1.6.3. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.4, reflecting a medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and privileges required at the Author level. No patch or vendor advisory is currently provided.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation allows an authenticated user with Author-level access or above to inject and execute arbitrary scripts in the context of users viewing the SVG files. This can lead to limited confidentiality and integrity impacts, such as session hijacking or content manipulation. There is no indication of availability impact. The vulnerability requires authenticated access, reducing the attack surface.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict Author-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling SVG uploads if possible. Monitor for updates from the vendor regarding patches or official mitigations.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.1
Assigner Short Name
Wordfence
Date Reserved
2024-09-16T22:52:56.334Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 699f6b3ab7ef31ef0b54f7ef

Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:35:54 PM

Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 8:34:40 AM

Last updated: 4/11/2026, 9:29:23 PM

Views: 13

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