CVE-2024-9657: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in bdthemes Element Pack – Widgets, Templates & Addons for Elementor
The Element Pack Elementor Addons (Header Footer, Template Library, Dynamic Grid & Carousel, Remote Arrows) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘tooltip' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 5.10.2 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 Element Pack Elementor Addons plugin for WordPress suffers from a stored XSS vulnerability (CWE-79) via the 'tooltip' parameter. Authenticated users with Contributor or higher privileges can inject arbitrary JavaScript code due to improper input neutralization during page generation. This vulnerability affects all versions up to 5.10.2. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.5 (medium), with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and privileges required at the contributor level. The vulnerability does not impact integrity or availability but allows high impact on confidentiality through script execution in users' browsers. No patch or vendor advisory is currently available, and no known exploits have been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated contributor or higher to inject persistent malicious scripts into pages, which execute in the context of other users viewing those pages. This can lead to theft of sensitive information accessible via the browser, such as cookies or session tokens, potentially compromising user accounts. The vulnerability does not affect system integrity or availability. 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 disabling or limiting use of the vulnerable plugin features involving the 'tooltip' parameter. Monitor for updates from bdthemes regarding patches or official mitigations.
CVE-2024-9657: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in bdthemes Element Pack – Widgets, Templates & Addons for Elementor
Description
The Element Pack Elementor Addons (Header Footer, Template Library, Dynamic Grid & Carousel, Remote Arrows) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘tooltip' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 5.10.2 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.
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Technical Analysis
The Element Pack Elementor Addons plugin for WordPress suffers from a stored XSS vulnerability (CWE-79) via the 'tooltip' parameter. Authenticated users with Contributor or higher privileges can inject arbitrary JavaScript code due to improper input neutralization during page generation. This vulnerability affects all versions up to 5.10.2. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.5 (medium), with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and privileges required at the contributor level. The vulnerability does not impact integrity or availability but allows high impact on confidentiality through script execution in users' browsers. No patch or vendor advisory is currently available, and no known exploits have been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated contributor or higher to inject persistent malicious scripts into pages, which execute in the context of other users viewing those pages. This can lead to theft of sensitive information accessible via the browser, such as cookies or session tokens, potentially compromising user accounts. The vulnerability does not affect system integrity or availability. 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 disabling or limiting use of the vulnerable plugin features involving the 'tooltip' parameter. Monitor for updates from bdthemes regarding patches or official mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-10-08T20:01:51.949Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6b56b7ef31ef0b55312a
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:36:22 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 3:35:24 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 10:35:45 AM
Views: 11
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