CVE-2024-8962: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in wpbits WPBITS Addons For Elementor Page Builder
The WPBITS Addons For Elementor Page Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via SVG File uploads in all versions up to, and including, 1.5.2 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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-8962 is a stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability in the WPBITS Addons For Elementor Page Builder plugin for WordPress. The flaw exists due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation, specifically in handling SVG file uploads. Authenticated attackers with Author-level privileges or above can upload crafted SVG files containing malicious scripts. These scripts execute in the context of users who view the SVG, potentially leading to session hijacking or other script-based attacks. The vulnerability affects all plugin versions up to and including 1.5.2. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.4 (medium severity), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, and partial impact on confidentiality and integrity.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Author-level access or higher can inject persistent malicious scripts via SVG uploads. These scripts execute in the browsers of users who access the SVG files, potentially compromising user sessions or data confidentiality and integrity. There is no direct impact on availability. The vulnerability does not require user interaction and can be exploited remotely over the network.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix is currently available as per the provided data. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is released, restrict Author-level user capabilities to trusted users only and consider disabling SVG uploads if possible. Monitor for updates from the vendor and apply official patches promptly once available.
CVE-2024-8962: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in wpbits WPBITS Addons For Elementor Page Builder
Description
The WPBITS Addons For Elementor Page Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via SVG File uploads in all versions up to, and including, 1.5.2 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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Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-8962 is a stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability in the WPBITS Addons For Elementor Page Builder plugin for WordPress. The flaw exists due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation, specifically in handling SVG file uploads. Authenticated attackers with Author-level privileges or above can upload crafted SVG files containing malicious scripts. These scripts execute in the context of users who view the SVG, potentially leading to session hijacking or other script-based attacks. The vulnerability affects all plugin versions up to and including 1.5.2. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.4 (medium severity), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, and partial impact on confidentiality and integrity.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Author-level access or higher can inject persistent malicious scripts via SVG uploads. These scripts execute in the browsers of users who access the SVG files, potentially compromising user sessions or data confidentiality and integrity. There is no direct impact on availability. The vulnerability does not require user interaction and can be exploited remotely over the network.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix is currently available as per the provided data. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is released, restrict Author-level user capabilities to trusted users only and consider disabling SVG uploads if possible. Monitor for updates from the vendor and apply official patches promptly once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-09-17T22:49:56.784Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6b3ab7ef31ef0b54f880
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:35:54 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 8:35:07 AM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 12:23:36 PM
Views: 14
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