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Plain-English summary
A WordPress plugin used to build Elementor pages allowed logged-in contributor-level users to store script content in a Login/Register element setting. If an affected page is viewed, that script can run in the visitor’s browser, creating risk of account misuse or content tampering.
Executive priority
Treat as a moderate-priority web application risk. It is not shown as actively exploited in the supplied evidence, but WordPress sites with many content contributors should remediate promptly because stored XSS can impact site administrators and visitors.
Technical view
CVE-2024-0586 is a CWE-79 stored XSS in Essential Addons for Elementor through version 5.9.4. The issue is insufficient sanitization and escaping of the custom login URL in the Login/Register element. The CVSS 3.1 score is 6.4 with low required privileges and changed scope.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely on WordPress sites running Essential Addons for Elementor versions up to 5.9.4, especially where contributor-level users can create or edit Elementor content using the Login/Register element.
Exploitation context
The supplied sources do not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. Exploitation requires an authenticated contributor-level or higher account, but stored XSS can affect later users who access an injected page.
Researcher notes
The key technical condition is contributor-or-higher access plus control over the Login/Register element’s custom login URL. The available patch reference points to changes in Login_Register.php for tag 5.9.5, but operational fix guidance should come from the vendor.
Mitigation direction
- Update Essential Addons for Elementor beyond affected versions or follow current vendor guidance.
- Prioritize sites allowing contributor-level publishing or untrusted content authors.
- Restrict contributor and author permissions until remediation is complete.
- Review pages using the Login/Register element for unexpected custom login URLs.
- Monitor vendor and Wordfence advisories for any revised fix or exploitation status.
Validation and detection
- Inventory WordPress sites for Essential Addons for Elementor plugin versions.
- Confirm no installed instance is version 5.9.4 or earlier.
- Identify pages using the Login/Register element and review configuration history.
- Review contributor-level accounts for unexpected or unnecessary access.
- Check security logs for suspicious content edits around affected pages.
Public sources used
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- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.4 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N3.12.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
6.4MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.