CVE-2024-2117 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting the Elementor Website Builder plugin for WordPress, specifically in versions up to and including 3.20.2. This flaw stems from insufficient output escaping within the plugin's Path Widget. Authenticated attackers with contributor-level permissions or higher can inject malicious web scripts into pages. The vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 5.4 (Medium), indicating a low attack complexity and requiring user interaction, with potential impacts on confidentiality and integrity. While an attacker needs authenticated access, the exploit can lead to arbitrary script execution when a user views an affected page. Currently, there is no evidence of active exploitation, nor are there publicly available exploit modules in Metasploit, Nuclei, or ExploitDB. Community discussion and media coverage for this CVE are minimal, suggesting it has not garnered significant attention.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 3.20.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:elementor:website_builder:*:*:*:*:free:wordpress:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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