CVE-2024-29792 Scanner

Unlimited Elements for Elementor is a popular plugin used in WordPress sites to enhance the Elementor page builder with additional widgets, add-ons, and templates. It is widely adopted by developers and designers to create rich and dynamic website layouts without extensive coding knowledge. The plugin provides a diverse range of tools that extend the functionality of Elementor, making it a valuable asset for both personal blogs and commercial websites. Given its extensive capabilities, the plugin is used globally across multiple industries to improve site interactivity and user engagement. The ease of use and wide range of features contribute to its popularity among WordPress users seeking to enhance their websites. Regular updates and community support help users maximize the potential of the plugin while ensuring compatibility with ongoing WordPress developments.

Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) is a vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. In this vulnerability, user input is improperly sanitized, leading to the execution of unwanted scripts in the context of the victim's browser. The XSS vulnerability found in Unlimited Elements for Elementor versions up to 1.5.93 can enable attackers to craft URLs that execute their scripts once accessed by a user. This vulnerability is particularly concerning as it doesn't require much skill to exploit and can be executed quickly. It poses significant security risks, including potential for identity theft and data manipulation, as attackers can pretend to be the legitimate user or access sensitive site areas. Mitigation is usually done through prompt updates and patches that fix the input validation process.

The technical details of this vulnerability reveal that an improper neutralization of input occurs during web page generation. Specifically, the vulnerability affects the admin page of the plugin, allowing injection through crafted URLs that exploit the input fields lacking adequate validation. An attacker can use these inputs to embed scripts that execute once a user accesses the tainted page. As a reflected XSS, the injected code is included as part of the response that the user receives. Due to the modular architecture of WordPress plugins, improperly sanitized client-side inputs pose a significant threat as they could affect multiple functionality points with interlinked modules. This vulnerability has been classified as medium severity due to its ease of use yet substantial impact on data integrity.

When exploited, the vulnerability could allow attackers to conduct phishing attacks by presenting credible pages to unsuspecting users, leading them to divulge personal information unsuspectingly. Additionally, malicious scripts could potentially perform actions on behalf of victims without their consent, including changing personal settings or impacting the integrity of stored information. Ultimately, the browser is tricked into executing untrusted code, giving attackers a foothold to launch further network attacks. Over the long term, failure to patch XSS vulnerabilities can lead to serious breaches, including stolen credentials and unauthorized data access. The effects are not just limited to technical damage; reputational harm to the site owner or administrator is also a significant consideration.

REFERENCES

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-29792
• https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/wordpress-plugins/unlimited-elements-for-elementor/unlimited-elements-for-elementor-1593-reflected-cross-site-scripting
• https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3057553/unlimited-elements-for-elementor